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Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Ninth Edition, is a leading textbook that offers a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology. It draws connections between research and practice, and it captures the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.

Widely respected authors Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould have built a text that addresses emerging trends and remains relevant with each new edition. A new coauthor, David Fletcher, brings experience and an international perspective from sport and performance research and practice. Every chapter of the ninth edition has been updated with the latest research and practice while highlighting classic studies that have shaped the field. Significant advances and their relevance to students are highlighted throughout the text. These include areas such as the growing role of AI in the field, the importance of emotional intelligence, athlete mental health, value-based leadership, the impact of legalized gambling, the effects of social media, doping as a moral issue, and strategies for reducing aggression.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology begins with an exploration of the field's origins, key concepts, research development, and career options available. After this introduction, the text shifts to personal factors that affect performance and behavior in sport, physical education, and exercise settings. It augments those concepts by factoring in situational circumstances that influence behavior, group interaction and processes, and the use of psychological techniques to help people perform more effectively. Students will gain critical insights into the role psychological factors play in health and exercise and the psychological consequences of participation in sport and physical activity.

In-depth learning aids such as sidebars and key points feature relevant research, provide practical examples, and highlight crucial information. At the end of each chapter, a summary, list of key terms, review questions, and critical thinking questions are provided. Additionally, students have access to over 175 online learning activities to apply their understanding in HKPropel. Flash cards, guided notes, key term quizzes, scenarios, and activity ideas are all provided in one user-friendly, interactive platform. Many of the activities offer compelling audio and video clips that reveal how sport psychology consultants communicate with athletes and coaches to improve athletic experiences. These clips feature esteemed experts from the field discussing concepts that they have studied and refined during their professional careers.

The updated ninth edition of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology continues to ensure that students are well equipped to enter the field of sport and exercise psychology, fully prepared for the challenges they may encounter as well as the possibilities.

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