Psychological Dynamics of Sport & Exercise

Learn and understand how psychology concepts are integral to real-world situations

By using practical theory, you can incorporate the basic skills of sport and exercise psychology into your professional and personal experiences.

This third edition contains revised content and new research relevant to current practice. Emphasis is placed on sport and exercise psychology concepts as they apply to 3 key areas:

• physical education coaching and teaching
• exercise instruction
• sports medicine
• The book features:
• expanded sections on cognitive skills
• updated references
• case studies
• guidelines for professional practice based on research, theories and themes
• distinct research and application boxes
• chapter summaries, review questions and recommended reading.

Dianne Gill is a professor in the department of exercise and sport science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She held faculty positions at the University of Waterloo and the University of Lowa before moving to UNCG. At the UNCG she has served as a n associate dean of the School of Health and Human Performance, head of the department of exercise and sport science, and founding director of the Centre for Women's Health and Wellness.