Handbook of Sport Psychology - Gershon Tenenbaum & Robert C. Eklund

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Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology, this classic reference draws on an international roster of experts and scholars in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this thorough, well-rounded, and accessible volume. It is completely updated to reflect the latest research and is an indispensable resource for any student or professional interested in the field of sport psychology.

Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #658019 in Books
* Published on: 2007-02-02
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 960 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review
"…is a comprehensive reference source to all aspects of the field. An outstanding aspect of the work is that the authors use an integrated approach to the field, weaving together the biological, emotional, and cognitive aspects of sport psychology. This work is essential for students and researchers in exercise and sport science, kinesiology, sports psychology, and related fields and highly recommended for academic libraries." (American Reference Books Annual, 2008)

"... there is no question that the Handbookin its third edition is a landmark in the domain and history of sport psychology. It is a book that will help anyone working in sport or interested in sport, it is a must for sport psychologists, and it is absolutely indispensable for anyone who does research in sport—psychologists and medical investigators alike." (PsycCRITIQUES, December 2007)

"...is a comprehensive reference source to all aspects of the field. An outstanding aspect of the work is that the authors use an integrated approach to the field, weaving together the biological, emotional, and cognitive aspects of sport psychology. This work is essential for students and researchers in exercise and sport science, kinesiology, sports psychology, and related fields and highly recommended for academic libraries." (American Reference Books Annual, 2008) "... there is no question that the Handbookin its third edition is a landmark in the domain and history of sport psychology. It is a book that will help anyone working in sport or interested in sport, it is a must for sport psychologists, and it is absolutely indispensable for anyone who does research in sport-psychologists and medical investigators alike." (PsycCRITIQUES, December 2007)

From the Back Cover
The most comprehensive and influential reference work on sport psychology

Now in its third edition, the Handbook of Sport Psychology provides an invaluable source of important theoretical and applied information on sport psychology for students, educators, and psychologists concerned with optimizing human performance and improving health and well-being.

Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology, this classic reference draws on an international roster of experts and scholars in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this thorough, well-rounded, and accessible volume. The Handbook of Sport Psychology, Third Edition is completely updated to reflect the latest research and its impact on teaching and clinical applications with topics ranging from emotions, cognition, expertise, and social interactions in sport, to issues around gender and cultural diversity.

Recognized as a gold standard resource thanks to its breadth of topics, excellent contributors, and timely topics, the Handbook of Sport Psychology, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for any student or professional interested in the field of sport psychology.

About the Author
GERSHON TENENBAUM, PHD, is a Professor at Florida State University in the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems. He is past president of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) and the Editor of the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education and the American Association of Applied Sport Psychology, and Director of the Ribstein Center for Research and Sport Medicine at the Wingate Institute in Israel.

ROBERT C. EKLUND, PHD, is a Professor at Florida State University in the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a member of the International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP), the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), and the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP). He is Editor in Chief of the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology.