Table of Contents

Part 1 Getting started - introduction to sport and exercise psychology: welcome to sport and exercise psychology; bridging science and practice. Part 2 Understanding participants: personality and sport; understanding motivation; achievement motivation and competitiveness; arousal, stress and anxiety. Part 3 Understanding sport and exercise environments: understanding competition and co-operation; feedback, reinforcement and intrinsic motivation. Part 4 Understanding group processes: group and team dynamics; group cohesion; leadership; communication. Part 5 Enhancing performance: psychological skills training; arousal regulation; imagery; self-confidence; goal setting; concentration. Part 6 Enhancing health and well-being: exercise and psychological well-being; exercise adherence; psychology and athletic injurines; substance abuse and eating disorders; burnout and overtraining. Part 7 Facilitating psychological growth and development: children's psychological development through sport; aggression in sport; character development and sportsmanship; gender issues in sport and exercise.