Sport psychology for young athletes

Understanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes' enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance. With real-life case studies that demonstrate psychological theory put into practice, it discusses a wide spectrum of issues faced by young athle...

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Other Authors: Knight, Camilla J. (Editor), Harwood, Chris (Editor), Gould, Daniel (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2018
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Summary:Understanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes' enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance. With real-life case studies that demonstrate psychological theory put into practice, it discusses a wide spectrum of issues faced by young athletes and recommends the best approaches to addressing them. This book is the first to offer an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of sport psychology for children and young athletes.
Physical Description:xxviii, 320 pages 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781138682382 (hardback)
1138682381 (hardback)