Books on Sports PsychologyDecember 13, 2015 – 04:08 am
Offers a view of the latest research in the field of sport psychology. The text is written by 34 of the field s most prolific researchers and scholars, including Maureen Weiss, Shane Murphy, and Albert Carron. These contributors extend the boundaries that have defined the field and provide a clear direction for future research. This third edition has been completely revised to reflect the advances that have occurred in the field within the past several…
Sports Counseling JobsDecember 7, 2015 – 02:17 am
Without her participation in sports, Taunya Tinsley doesn’t know if she would have even attended college. But her prowess on the basketball court led her to Augsburg College in Minneapolis, where she was an all-conference performer her senior year. Even as her star was shining athletically, however, someone asked her a question that adjusted her perspective: “What are you going to do after your ‘retirement’ from sports?” That conversation not only…
History of Sports PsychologyDecember 5, 2015 – 02:16 am
Sport psychology is a relatively young discipline within psychology. The world’s first sports psychology laboratory was founded in Berline in 1920. Thereafter two more opened up along with the first ocurse in sports psychology offered by Coleman Griffith who later published the first book. This book was published in 1926 and was titled The Psychology of Coaching. Griffith’s labe was closed down in 1932 due to lack of funds. This consequently brought…
Sports Psychology InternshipsNovember 25, 2015 – 12:24 am
The Internship & Practicum Database (IPD) is a global database designed to help students find available applied training experiences that will afford them the opportunity to gain hands-on applied sport and exercise psychology experiences. While AASP does not formally endorse these training experiences at this point in time, many of the listed sites meet the standards necessary for students to qualify for the required supervised hours for AASP…
Sports Psychology DefinitionNovember 16, 2015 – 11:03 pm
Question: What Is Sports Psychology? Answer: Sports psychology is the study of how psychology influences sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. Some sports psychologists work with professional athletes and coaches to improve performance and increase motivation. Other professionals utilize exercise and sports to enhance people’s lives and well-being throughout the entire lifespan. History of Sports Psychology Sports psychology…
Sports Psychology Books for AthletesNovember 12, 2015 – 10:35 pm
Sports psychology isn t just a fad or luxury for the professional athletes. It s a legitimate science that any athlete can tap into to develop mental strength and resilience in sports and in life. The psychological aspects of sport are often the difference between first and last place and shouldn t be ignored if you are looking to boost your sports skills and want to reach your peak performance. Beyond basic physical training, nutrition and hours…
Hot SportNovember 3, 2015 – 12:05 am
Georgetown-based Sport Clips Inc. is one of the best franchises to buy, according to a ranking published recently by Forbes. The barber shop services franchise currently has 1, 369 stores. Its ranking is based on a 13 percent five-year growth rate and 97 percent continuity — meaning 97 percent of the franchises are still open five years later. Logan recently was interviewed at the ABJ s monthly Face 2 Face event, where he went into detail about his…
