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(More customer reviews)Developmental Sport And Energy Psychology: A Lifespan Perspective by Maureen R. Weiss (Linda K. Bunker Professor of Education, University of Virginia) is a complete, 596-page textbook providing a thoroughly documented introduction to the expanding field of developmental psychology and the influence of psychological objective, mindset, ideals, exploration, and perspective upon various physical behaviors and athletic activities. Extensively exploring the growing field of sport and exercise psychology, Professor Weiss has deftly compiled the fundamental concepts and controversies surrounding psychological developmental issues in youth and adolescence, as well as middle and older adulthood as related to participation in athletic sport and physical exercise, in terms of psychological self-perception, social influences, motivation, and self regulation skills, as well as moral development, diversity, disabilities, and injury throughout life. For its concise grasp and methodical presentation, Developmental Sport And Energy Psychology is very strongly recommended for students of psychology in general, and sports psychology in particular.
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Research in mainstream psychology and sport psychology stresses the importance of a developmental perspective that considers continuity and change from infancy through older adulthood. Understanding age-related changes in perceptions physical competencies emotions social influences and achievement behaviors is critical in terms of developing theory enhancing the research knowledge base and devising applied programs to promote positive physical activity experiences for youth through older adults. This book demystifies this perspective for students and researchers and contributes interesting and innovative ideas for the field. The book examines the current sport and exercise psychology literature reviews mainstream theories from psychology and elaborates on how cognitive physical social and other developmental factors influence behaviors in physical activity settings. Section One reviews fundamental concepts and controversies. Section Two examines developmental issues in youth and adolescence such as parental influence competition and peer relationships.Section Three discusses young middle and older adulthood in terms of self-perceptions social influences motivational processes and self-regulation skills. Section Four covers expertise transitions moral development diversity disabilities and injury throughout the lifespan.
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