Counselling Athletes Applying Reversal Theory

Author/creator Kerr, J. H. Author
Other author EBSCO Publishing (Firm)
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge
Description176 p. ill 00.925 x 00.625 in.
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Summary Annotation Reversal theory is an innovative psychological theory exploring human motivation, emotion and personality. This is the first book in the field to examine how reversal theory can be used by practitioners in applied sport psychology in their counselling work with athletes. <em>Counselling Athletes</em>explores the key elements of reversal theory, and comprehensively demonstrates how reversal theory can improve understanding in the following key areas:<br>* athletes' motivational states when performing<br>* athletes' motivational characteristics<br>* identifying performance problems<br>* athletes' experiences of stress<br>* intervention strategies<br>* eating disorders<br>* exercise addiction.<br>Each chapter includes real-life case study material from elite performers in sport, as well as guides to further reading and questions for discussion.<br><em>Counselling Athletes</em>is essential reading for all practising sport psychologists and coaches, and for any student of sport psychology.
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LCCN 2001018069
ISBN9780419261308
ISBN0419261303 (UK-B Format Paperback) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780419261308
Stock number00081154