Sport Psychology: A Student's Handbook

Matt Jarvis is teacher of psychology at Totton College and Visiting Lecturer at Southampton University.

• Personality Characteristics and Sporting Behaviour. Personality Development and Sport. Attitudes to Sport. Aggression and Sport. Social Factors in Sporting Performance. Arousal, Anxiety and Sporting Performance. Motivation and Sport. Skill Acquisition and Expertise. Research Methods in Sport Psychology. Writing Essays in Sport Psychology.

"I have used Matt Jarvis' book as the basis for our in-service sessions with our elite coaches at our Academy. Most coaches tend to come through their training as a coach with a very good understanding of the technical, tactical and physical areas of development for young players. This book offers a comprehensive coverage of the main topics in sports psychology which gives the coaches an excellent introduction to the subject. The breadth of the key issues covered allows our coaches to attach their own ideas and experiences to the framework provided by this book." - John Owens, Academy Manager, Liverpool Football Club"Here is an introduction to sport psychology that clarifies without oversimplifying, explains without overcomplicating and elucidates without overwhelming the reader with an excess of detail. Generously adorned with illustrations, case studies and practical assignments, this is the perfect primer for one of the most exciting areas of contemporary study." - Ellis Cashmore, Professor of Culture, Media and Sport, Staffordshire University, UK