Handbook of Disability Sport and Exercise Psychology

Datos Bibliográficos

ID20031854
AutoresJeffrey J Martin (0000-0003-3746-686X, Wayne State University, autor de correspondencia)
Año2017
Páginas448
Fecha de publicación2017-10-19
Open AccessNo
TipoBOOK
RevistaHandbook of Disability Sport and Exercise Psychology (SOURCE_BOOK)
EditorialOxford University PressNew York (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/oso/9780190638054.001.0001
OpenAlexW4236858416
Open LibraryOL28642505M
ISBN9780190638054
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas12

This book seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the research done in sport and exercise psychology with individuals with disabilities. Research from diverse academic disciplines such as psychology, medicine, health, recreation, kinesiology, sociology and disability studies is reviewed. In the first part of the book, covering 5 chapters, philosophy of science issues, models of disability, how to conduct quality research, research controversies, and living with a disability are explored. In a second section on sport psychology, covering 19 chapters, diverse topics such as self-efficacy, athletic and superchip identities, motivation, self-esteem, peer relationships, sport retirement, coaching, and performance enhancement are covered. In the last part on exercise psychology, covering 16 chapters, a range of topic such as obesity and fitness, exercise barriers, body image, quality of life, physical education, wounded warriors, intellectual impairments, and gender issues are discussed. All chapters conclude with extensive directions for new avenues of research and exploration

Athletes · Coaching · Kinesiology · Medical education · Physical therapy · Political science · Psychotherapist · Recreation · Sport Psychology · Applied Psychology · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Medicine · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Exercise · People with disabilities · Physical fitness · Psychological aspects · Sports