Athletic Development

Name: Athletic Development
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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A Psychological Perspective

By: Caroline Heaney (Editor), Nichola Kentzer (Editor), Ben Oakley (Editor)

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Hardcover | 12 July 2021 | Edition Number 1

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274 Pages

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24.6 x 17.4

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Athletic Development: A Psychological Perspective is an examination of the psychological factors that help or hinder the development of participants in sport. This includes influences such as families, coach-athlete interactions, and transitional episodes on an individual's pathway in sport.

This edited collection of topical chapters shines a unique psychological perspective on the athlete's development through sport. It explores a range of contemporary themes that influence athlete's development including;

An introduction to athletic development which orientates a holistic, psychological perspective of the athletic development process.
Social influences on athletic development, which explores the impact of varied social influences (e.g., coach, family, peers, school) on sports participation and performance from a psychological perspective.
Athlete wellbeing, which explores various aspects influencing mental health and welfare as an athlete progresses through their sports career.

The book combines key theory with illustrative case studies, to analyse the complexities of athletic development. It takes a critical perspective highlighting some of the debates and controversies in these areas and uses spotlight sections in each chapter to focus on questions or topics of particular interest. Athletic Development: A Psychological Perspective is a key reader for all students in the fields of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport Coaching, and related sport science subjects.

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