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Psychology of sports, exercise, and fitness : social and personal issues / edited by Louis Diamant.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York ; London : Hemisphere Pub. Corp, c1991.Description: xiv,277p. : ill. ; 24cmISBN:
  • 9781560321705 :
  • 1560321709 :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.01 DIA
  • 796/.01 20
Contents:
Theory and research in sports, exercise, and fitness psychology / Louis Diamant -- Exercise and mental health : the mechanisms of exercise-induced psychological states / Brad D. Hatfield -- Anxiety reduction and stress management through physical fitness / Ronald B. Simono -- Steroid and drug use by athletes / Linda L. Weinhold -- The influence of aerobic exercise on illness / Stephen H. Boutcher -- Athletic competition : stress and performance / Louis Diamant -- Sports, exercise, and eating disorders / Julie A. Pruitt, Ruth V. Kappius, Pamela S. Imm -- The right place is here, the right time is now : Taiji as mental and physical therapy / Jeffrey F. Meyer -- Sports in the workplace : do they pay? / Jo Ann Lee -- Gender expectations and sports participation / Arnie Cann -- Attraction and physique : going for the right body / Louis Diamant, Gary Thomas Long, Michael L. Masterson -- Social perceptions of sports figures : dumb jocks, flawed heroes, and superstars / Gary Thomas Long -- Running : a psychosocial phenomenon / Michael L. Sachs -- The African-American athlete : a psychological perspective / Les Brinson, Elwood L. Robinson -- Mental retardation and recreational fitness programs / Albert A. Maisto, Janet R. Stephens.
Summary: An exploration of the relationships between sports exercise and fitness SEF and the human psychological condition. The book adopts a holistic approach and discusses personal adjustment and mental health from the viewpoint of a number of areas of expertise in psychology.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 796.01 DIA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 In transit from Selfcheck to TUS: Midlands, Main Library since 23/10/2019 00214318

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theory and research in sports, exercise, and fitness psychology / Louis Diamant -- Exercise and mental health : the mechanisms of exercise-induced psychological states / Brad D. Hatfield -- Anxiety reduction and stress management through physical fitness / Ronald B. Simono -- Steroid and drug use by athletes / Linda L. Weinhold -- The influence of aerobic exercise on illness / Stephen H. Boutcher -- Athletic competition : stress and performance / Louis Diamant -- Sports, exercise, and eating disorders / Julie A. Pruitt, Ruth V. Kappius, Pamela S. Imm -- The right place is here, the right time is now : Taiji as mental and physical therapy / Jeffrey F. Meyer -- Sports in the workplace : do they pay? / Jo Ann Lee -- Gender expectations and sports participation / Arnie Cann -- Attraction and physique : going for the right body / Louis Diamant, Gary Thomas Long, Michael L. Masterson -- Social perceptions of sports figures : dumb jocks, flawed heroes, and superstars / Gary Thomas Long -- Running : a psychosocial phenomenon / Michael L. Sachs -- The African-American athlete : a psychological perspective / Les Brinson, Elwood L. Robinson -- Mental retardation and recreational fitness programs / Albert A. Maisto, Janet R. Stephens.

An exploration of the relationships between sports exercise and fitness SEF and the human psychological condition. The book adopts a holistic approach and discusses personal adjustment and mental health from the viewpoint of a number of areas of expertise in psychology.

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