Sport psychology is the study of a person's behaviour in sport. It is also a specialisation within the brain psychology and kinesiology that seeks to understand psychological/mental factors that affect performance in sports, physical activity, and exercise and apply these to enhance individual and team performance. It deals with increasing performance by managing emotions and minimising the psychological effects of injury and poor performance. Some of the most important skills taught are goal setting, relaxation, visualisation, self-talk, awareness and control, concentration, confidence, using rituals, attribution training, and periodisation.

The present book offers a thorough understanding of where sport psychology has been, where it is now, and where it is headed. It provides a complete picture of current research and emerging topics in sport psychology while challenging researchers to examine the factors that keep this discipline growing. It will help students prepare and conduct their own research, and it will be a great reference for professionals of the field.