Psychology in Sports and Physical Education

Contents: 1. Introduction to sports psychology. 2. Importance of sports psychology in physical education. 3. Cognitive process in sports. 4. Attention and concentration in sport. 5. Motor learning. 6. Motivation. 7. Personality. 8. Anxiety. 9. Psychology of sports and exercise. 10. Psychology of athletic injuries. 11. Team cohesion in sport. 12. Casual attribution in sport. 13. Concept of growth and development. 14. Concept of behaviour. 15. Concepts of instincts and emotions. 16. Meaning and importance of sports activities. 17. Different dimensions of learning process. 18. Psychology of sports competitions. 19. Importance of leadership in sports activities. 20. Concept of aggression in sports activities. 21. Communication techniques. 22. Techniques of counselling. 23. Psychology of coaching.

"Sport Psychology is a science in which the principles of psychology are applied in a sport or exercise setting. These principles are often applied to enhance performance.

The present study discusses all the important facts and aspects of sports Psychology and its importance in the field of sports and physical education. The text are written in simple colloquial English." (jacket)