Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology

<p>Can a better understanding of group dynamics raise individual and team athletic performance or improve the outcomes of exercise interventions?</p><p>Much human behaviour in sport and exercise settings is embedded within groups where individuals’ cognitions emotions and behaviours influence and are influenced by other group members.<i> </i>Now in a fully revised updated and expanded second edition <i>Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology</i> explores the unique psychological dynamics that emerge in sport and exercise groups. It provides a clear and thorough guide to contemporary theory research and applied practice covering core themes and cutting-edge topics as well as highlighting directions for future research. </p><p>The book is organised into five thematic sections:</p><p>Part 1: The Self in Groups</p><p>Part 2: Leadership in Groups</p><p>Part 3: Group Environment</p><p>Part 4: Motivation in Groups</p><p>Part 5: Socio-Environmental Issues in Groups</p><p>This new edition includes seven completely new chapters exploring important emerging issues such as social identity the family co-ordination and shared knowledge within sport teams the group as a vehicle for facilitating individual behavior change social support and emotion regulation peer leadership and cultural perspectives in relation to group dynamics.</p><p>No other book on group dynamics in sport or exercise offers such a close examination of the evidence base and therefore <i>Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology </i>is important reading for all students researchers or practitioners working in sport or exercise psychology kinesiology sport and exercise science sports coaching or physical education.</p>