Sport And Exercise Psychology: A Critical Introduction

Summary Injury is an inevitable consequence of regular participation in sport and exercise— especially if vigorous physical cont ...

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Glossary Achievement goal theory (see also “ego orientation” and “task orientation”) A theory that postulates two types of motiv ...

Catastrophe theory A theory which postulates that high levels of cognitive and somatic anxiety will produce a sudden and dramati ...

Direction of anxiety The extent to which a person perceives anxiety to be either facilitative or debilitative of his or her perf ...

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) A neuroscientific imaging technique that detects changes in the activity of the bra ...

Mental toughness Informal term used loosely to describe athletes’ resilience, ability to cope with pressure and determination to ...

Physical fitness The capacity to respond successfully to the physical challenges of life. Plasticity A property of the brain tha ...

Self-talk The internal or covert dialogue which people engage in when they “talk” to themselves inside their heads. Sensation se ...

Telic dominance A state of mind in which a person’s behaviour is serious and goal- directed. Temporal occlusion paradigm A resea ...

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