ABSTRACT

The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology integrates the topics of motor control, physical education, exercise, adventure, performance in sports, and the performing arts, in several important ways and contexts, drawing upon diverse cultural perspectives. More than 90 overarching topics have been systematically developed by internationally renowned experts in theory, research, and practice.

Each contribution delves into a thematic area with more nuanced vocabulary. The terminology drawn upon integrates traditional discourse and emerging topic matter into a state-of-the-art two-volume set. Volume 1: Theoretical and Methodological Concepts is comprised of theoretical topic matter, spanning theories and terminology from psychology contextualized to sport and physical activity, sport psychology-focused theories, and expansive discussions related to philosophy of science and methodology. Volume 2: Applied and Practical Measures draws upon practical concepts that bridge theory and research and practice. Broader issues that extend beyond sport and physical activity participants are embedded within the entries, intended to augment physical, mental, and social well-being.

This expansive encyclopedia is a must-have resource for all professionals, scholars, and students in the fields of sport psychology and sport science.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

part 1 Letter A section|36 pages

chapter Entry A1|16 pages

Adventurous sport activities

chapter Entry A2|6 pages

Alexithymia

part 2 Letter C section|52 pages

chapter Entry C1|14 pages

Cliques and subgroups

chapter Entry C2|14 pages

Cognitive sport psychology

chapter Entry C3|11 pages

Context-driven sport psychology

A Cultural Lens

chapter Entry C4|13 pages

Culture

part 3 Letter D section|8 pages

chapter Entry D1|8 pages

Depression and athletes

part 4 Letter E section|42 pages

chapter Entry E2|12 pages

Emotional intelligence

chapter Entry E3|11 pages

Expertise

Nature and Nurture

part 5 Letter F section|13 pages

part 6 Letter G section|42 pages

chapter Entry G1|15 pages

Goals and emotions

chapter Entry G2|17 pages

Group cohesion

chapter Entry G3|10 pages

Group flow

part 7 Letter J section|17 pages

chapter Entry J1|17 pages

Judgement and decision-making

part 8 Letter L section|13 pages

part 9 Letter M section|143 pages

chapter Entry M1|17 pages

Measurement quality

chapter Entry M2|19 pages

Mental fitness

chapter Entry M3|7 pages

Mental health and wellness

chapter Entry M6|19 pages

Mindfulness and exercise

chapter Entry M7|20 pages

Motivation

Achievement Goal Theory in Sport and Physical Activity

chapter Entry M8|14 pages

Motor control

chapter Entry M9|19 pages

Motor learning

part 10 Letter N section|16 pages

chapter Entry N1|16 pages

Narcissism

part 11 Letter O section|14 pages

part 12 Letter P section|119 pages

chapter Entry P4|16 pages

Personality assessment I

An Integrative Approach

chapter Entry P5|12 pages

Personality assessment II

Within-Person Variability Assessment

chapter Entry P6|8 pages

Personality research

Directions

chapter Entry P7|15 pages

Planned exercise behaviour

chapter Entry P8|17 pages

Positive youth development

A Sport and Exercise Psychology Perspective

chapter Entry P9|17 pages

Power and privilege

part 12 Letter Q section|11 pages

chapter Entry Q1|11 pages

Qualitative methods

part 13 Letter R section|30 pages

part 14 Letter S section|69 pages

chapter Entry S2|11 pages

Self-efficacy

chapter Entry S3|14 pages

Self-identity

Discursive and Narrative Conceptions and Applications

part 15 Letter T section|10 pages

chapter Entry T1|10 pages

Trauma

The Invisible Tattoos

part 16 Letter V section|13 pages

chapter Entry V1|13 pages

Validity and reliability