Cox, Richard H., 1941-

Sport psychology. Richard H. Cox. - 4th ed. - Dubuque, Iowa ; London : Wm. C. Brown, 1998. - 480p.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 394-439) and indexes.

1.Introduction to sport psychology -- 2.Personality and the athlete -- 3.Attention in sport -- 4.Anxiety and arousal in sport -- 5.Arousal adjustment strategies -- 6.Cognitive-behavioral intervention in sport -- 7.Casual attribution in sport -- 8.Motivation and self-confidence in sport -- 9.Social psychology of sport -- 10.Psychobiology of sport and exercise.

This edition provides revised coverage of important topics such as exercise behaviour, social physique, eating disorders and drug abuse, as well as new coverage of humanistic theory, and issues related to the psychology of optimal experience.

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Athletes--Psychology
Coaching (Athletics)--Psychological aspects
Sports--Psychological aspects
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Sports psychology

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