Developmental Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Lifespan Perspective (Book)
Research in mainstream psychology and sport psychology stresses the importance of a developmental perspective that considers continuity and change from infancy through older adulthood. Understanding age-related changes in perceptions physical competencies emotions social influences and achievement behaviors is critical in terms of developing theory enhancing the research knowledge base and devising applied programs to promote positive physical activity experiences for youth through older adults. Developmental Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Lifespan Perspective demystifies this perspective for students and researchers and contributes interesting and innovative ideas for the field. Author/Editor: Maureen Weiss Copyright: 2004 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 512 pp. Contents Chapter 1: Developmental Sport and Exercise Psychology: Research Status on Youth and Directions Toward a Lifespan Perspective Chapter 2: Lifespan Development in Sport and Exercise Psychology: Theoretical Perspectives Chapter 3: Some Methodological Considerations in Developmental Sport and Exercise Psychology Chapter 4: Developmental Perspectives on Self-Perceptions in Children and Adolescents Chapter 5: Parental Influences on Youth Involvement in Sports Chapter 6: A Little Friendly Competition: Peer Relationships and Psychosocial Development in Youth Sport and Physical Activity Contexts Chapter 7: Emotional Experience in Youth Sport Chapter 8: The Why of Youth Sport Involvement: A Developmental Perspective on Motivational Processes Chapter 9: Self-Regulation Skills for Children and Adolescents Chapter 10: Seeing Isn't Always Believing: Self-Perceptions and Physical Activity Behaviors in Adults Chapter 11: Social Influence on the Psychological Dimensions of Adult Physical Activity Involvement Chapter 12: Emotion in Sport Across Adulthood Chapter 13: Motivational Processes Among Older Adults in Sport and Exercise Settings Chapter 14: Self-Regulation Skills in Young, Middle, and Older Adulthood Chapter 15: Development of Expertise in Sport Chapter 16: Psychosocial Factors and Disability: Effects of Physical Activity and Sport Chapter 17: A Lifespan View of Moral Development in Physical Activity Chapter 18: Gender and Cultural Diversity Across the Lifespan Chapter 19: A Developmental Perspective on Transitions Faced by Athletes Chapter 20: From Skinned Knees and Pee Wees to Menisci and Masters: Developmental Sport Injury Psychology Maureen R. Weiss, Ph.D., is the Linda K. Bunker Professor