Sport Psychology

FEATURES*Emphasis on real-world examples and contemporary athletes in every chapter*Connects to students on a personal level through "e;Test Yourself"e; features that enable students to rate themselves on various issues, attitudes, and behaviors and apply what they've learned to their own lives*Emphasizes research with a thorough review of research methods in the first chapter and "e;Research in Action"e; boxes throughout that explore thought-provoking topics like the impact of superstition on athletic performance*Integrates cutting-edge material in "e;Focus on Neuroscience"e; boxes that describe recent studies showing how the brain and hormones may impact athletic performance*Focuses on youth in "e;Impact on Youth"e; boxes that demonstrate how theories and principles of sport psychology can be used with young athletes*Addresses diversity issues in the opening chapter and in a unique chapter that considers how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination regarding gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation influence sport participation and performance