The Oxford Handbook of Sport and Performance Psychology

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The Oxford Handbook of Sport and Performance Psychology presents the latest research and applied perspectives from leading experts in performance psychology. This comprehensive volume explores various aspects of the field, including individual psychological processes such as attention, imagery, motivation, anxiety, confidence, cognition, and emotion. It also examines social psychological factors like leadership, teamwork, coaching, relationships, moral behavior, and cultural issues. Human development topics are addressed, focusing on talent and expertise development, positive youth development, family roles, transitions in involvement, and both youth and masters-level sport and physical activity programs. Additionally, it discusses interventions in sport and performance psychology, counseling for performers facing issues like appearance and performance-enhancing drug use, injuries, pain management, eating and weight concerns, burnout, and the importance of physical activity for health. The chapters delve into the history and scope of the field, ethical considerations, performance psychology in the arts, perfectionism, and the roles of performance coaches and sport psychologists. It also looks ahead to the future of the discipline, making this a foundational resource for understanding sport and performance psychology.