Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Canadian Perspective, 5th edition

Published by Pearson Canada (27 March 2024) © 2025

  • Peter R. Crocker University of British Columbia
  • Catherine Sabiston University of Toronto
  • Meghan McDonough University of Calgary
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Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Canadian Perspective is written specifically for a Canadian introductory undergraduate course in sport and exercise psychology. The book presents an overview of sport and exercise psychology and provides a solid foundation in core concepts required for upper-level undergraduate courses. The organization of the book allows instructors to focus on specific areas of sport and exercise psychology to meet specific academic course requirements.

Table of contents

  1. Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology
  2. Personality in Sport and Exercise
  3. Motivation and Behavioural Change
  4. Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise
  5. Anxiety in Sport and Exercise
  6. Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport
  7. Sport Psychology Interventions
  8. Leadership in Sport and Exercise
  9. Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise
  10. Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport
  11. Coaching Psychology
  12. Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity
  13. Physical Activity and Mental Health
  14. Body Image in Sport and Exercise
  15. Physical Activity Interventions

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