Contemporary sport psychology is a rapidly developing and theoretically
rich discipline, and a sophisticated and challenging profession. The
Routledge International Handbook of Sport Psychology offers a
comprehensive and authoritative guide to contemporary sport psychology
in all its aspects. Written by a team of world-leading researchers and
practitioners from five continents, including both established scholars
and the best emerging talents, the book traces the contours of the
discipline of sport psychology, introducing fundamental theory,
discussing key issues in applied practice, and exploring the most
important themes, topics and debates across the sport psychology
curriculum.
Uniquely, the book presents comparative studies of the history and
contemporary practice of sport psychology in ten countries, including
the US, UK, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia and Israel, helping the reader
to understand the cultural and contextual factors that shape
international practice in sport psychology. As well as covering in depth
the core pillars of sport psychology, from motivation and cognition to
group dynamics, the book also includes a full section on cultural sport
psychology, a vital but under-explored sub-discipline that is having a
profound influence on contemporary theory and practice.
With 56 chapters and unparalleled range, depth and currency, the
Routledge Handbook of International Sport Psychology is an essential
addition to any library with a serious holding in sport psychology.
