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| Career Transitions in Sport: International Perspectives (Book) |
' Career Transitions in Sport was written for sport psychologists and other practitioners who are concerned with the well-being of athletes who are facing the difficult transition from a sports career and the regret anxiety and identity loss that can accompany retirement. Career Transitions in Sport is a groundbreaking collaboration by international scholars providing an overview of empirical theoretical and applied perspectives on sports career transitions.' Author/Editor: David Lavallee, Paul Wylleman Copyright: 2000 Binding: Cloth Pages: 305 pp. Thirteen chapters are organized into three sections: Theory and Research on Career Transitions in Sport Theoretical Perspectives on Career Transition in Sport Self-Identity Issues in Sport Career Termination Causes and Consequences of Sport Career Termination Career Transition Interventions Athlete Lifestyle Programs Practical Considerations in Implementing Sport Career Transition Programs Transferable Skills for Career Change Interv
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| Group Environment Questionnaire Test Manual (Book) |
'The widely acclaimed Group Environment Questionnaire is a test that assesses group cohesion in sports and measures the task and social aspects of an athlete's perceptions of and attraction to the group. The GEQ contains 18 items and has four scales: Individual Attraction to Group - Task; Individual Attraction to Group - Social; Group Integration - Task; and Group Integration - Social. The Group Environment Questionnaire Test Manual provides the test user with extensive detail about the GEQ.' Author/Editor: Albert V. Carron, Lawrence R. Brawley, W. Neil Widmeyer Copyright: 2002 Binding: Soft Pages: 64 The manual is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1: An Introduction to Group Cohesion in Sport Chapter 2: Development and Description of the GEQ Chapter 3: Psychometric Properties of the GEQ Chapter 4: Normative Data for the GEQ The Group Environment Questionnaire Test Manual also contains the GEQ and scoring key. Purchase of the manual entitles the user to reproduc
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| Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise (Book) |
'In Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise , Boston University professors David L. Mostofsky and Leonard D. Zaichkowsky have assembled the best theorists and clinicians in the field to explore various ways that sport and exercise have been recognized as valuable therapeutic elements in treatment and rehabilitative settings. Chronic disorders in particular have shown themselves responsive to well designed programs of sport and exercise; a development of critical concern to our increasing aging population. Medical and Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise draws attention to the clinically significant interactions between psychological and physiological systems and the role of sport and exercise in dealing with cardiac respiratory and sundry nervous system immune system and endocrine disorders.' Author/Editor: David L. Mostofsky, Leonard D. Zaichkowsky Copyright: 2001 Binding: Cloth Pages: 350 Contents Importance of Sport and Exercise to Quality of Life and Longe
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| The Practice of Sport Psychology (Book) |
'During the last 6 years as I have prepared graduate students in psychology to become professional sport psychologists I have continued to experience a disparity between science and practice. In light of this I approached several expert practitioners people with vast experience in fieldwork and shared my concerns with them. I asked each of them to write a chapter for this book.'--Gershon Tenenbaum, Editor 'The expert practitioners in The Practice of Sport Psychology address a variety of issues and concerns and come from different backgrounds institutes and programs. Each practitioner perceives his or her work from a different perspective�clinical health oriented community oriented feminist social practical�and each has developed unique methods of practice. However all are similar in their intent to optimize mental and emotional conditions so that the athletes and teams with whom they work will meet their desired goals.' Author/Editor: Gershon Tenenbaum Copyright: 2001 Binding: Paperb
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| The Psychology of Team Sports (Book) |
'Every fan knows that individual talent is vital to a team. But sport psychologists understand that the key to success is to incorporate talent into a supportive team unit. The editors of Psychology of Team Sports have assembled a variety of articles to address the psychological issues related to team sport activities on and off the court or field. In addition to addressing the major theoretical concepts related to team sport activities, Psychology of Team Sports discusses the experiences of sport psychologists who have worked with professionals and national teams.' Author/Editor: Ronnie Lidor, Keith Page Henschen Copyright: 2003 Binding: Paper Pages: 290pp Issues include: Methodological Principles Ethics Pre-Performance Routines in Self-Paced Tasks The Principles of Team Building Understanding and Managing Emotions Gender Differences Working With Professional Basketball Players Improving Concentration Skills for Soccer Players Issues in Baseball Optimal Use of Sport Psychol
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| The World Sport Psychology Sourcebook (Book) |
'Since the publication of the first edition of The World Sport Psychology Sourcebook the field of sport psychology within the sport and exercise sciences has changed dramatically. The consultation services of a sport psychologist are now considered essential for athletes participating in individual and team events.' 'The new edition of the Sourcebook is geared for negotiating the rapidly globalizing world in which we live today. The editors recruited more national contributions than ever before and have added the continental descriptions as well. The third edition also includes a range of useful contacts, most with email and internet addresses so that they can be reached instantly. A chapter has been added that provides information about the International Society of Sport Psychology and the various 'continental' organizations representing sport psychology. The second main section of the Sourcebook is made up of descriptions of activity in sport psychology in nations all around the wor
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| Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans, Second Edition (Book) |
'In Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans , author David Stotlar uses specific examples from actual sport organizations and sponsorships to explain how to build a plan that works. As a world-renowned leader in the field of sport marketing, David Stotlar draws on his diverse experiences with industry and academia to provide specific issues to consider questions to guide your thinking and worksheets that will help you develop and implement a win-win sponsorship plan that benefits both program and sponsor. With Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans , students as well as professionals can use the well-defined industry-proven protocol to construct successful sponsorship plans!' Author/Editor: David K. Stotlar Copyright: 2005 Binding: Cloth Pages: 150 (approx.) The nine complete and practical chapters in Developing Successful Sport Sponsorship Plans illuminate the complex world of sport sponsorship: Understanding Sport Sponsorship Prospecting for Sponsors Identifying Spons
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| Economics of Sport (Book) |
' Economics of Sport investigates 'big-time' sports such as professional football, baseball, basketball, and hockey and goes beyond other texts to include the economics of global sports, youth sports, recreational sports, the sporting good industry, and sport outside the boundaries of the United States. Written for students with some exposure to economic concepts and analysis, Economics of Sport is ideal for a lower division elective course for economics majors for master's students in sport management or for economics professors who are in the process of learning more about the sport industry. 'In its 12 chapters, Economics of Sport defines the sport industry and reviews economic concepts before examining central issues such as benefits and costs; the theory of the firm; profit maximization as a major motivator and alternative motivators; elasticity of demand and supply; market structures from perfect competition to monopolies; labor-related issues; government sport community sp
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| Ethics and Morality in Sport Management, 2nd Ed. (Book) |
' Ethics and Morality in Sport Management represents a landmark effort to bring into focus the moral and ethical issues associated with the management of sport and sport organizations. Within a sport context Joy DeSensi and Danny Rosenberg have critically examined a view shared by virtually all business managers and scholars -- that ethics and morality in management is not only good for all concerned but a necessity in terms of the bottom line.' -- Packianathan Chelladurai, Ohio State University Author/Editor: Joy T. DeSensi, Danny Rosenberg Copyright: 2003 Binding: Hard Pages: 299 pp. Chapters include: Social Responsibility in Intercollegiate Athletic Programs National Athletic Trainer's Code of Professional Practice Considerations for a Moral Future in Sport Management Definitions and Clarity in Language Usage The Concept of Rights Moral Reasoning Ethical Decision Making in Marketing Ethical and Moral Concerns in Sport Management Ethical Considerations and Functions of Sport Manag
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| Sport Tourism (Book) |
' Sport Tourism introduces students to the phenomenon of sports tourism -- one of the fastest growing niche markets in the $500 billion tourism industry. Students will learn to define sport tourism and to apply fundamental marketing principles to competitive and recreational activities in which sport is the primary or secondary attraction. Sport Tourism covers participatory sport tourism (e.g. ski golf and tennis resorts; white water and wilderness trips; sports theme cruises; adventure tours and sport camps) and event-based sport tourism (e.g. the Olympic Games college football the Baseball Hall of Fame or the World Cup), and guides students through the process of designing implementing and evaluating sport tourism operations by offering extensive industry examples and thought-provoking questions. The book investigates such key topics as feasibility studies, niche marketing, pricing, sponsorships, advertising, media involvement, recruitment of personnel and volunteers, and evaluati
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| Developmental Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Lifespan Perspective (Book) |
'Research in mainstream psychology and sport psychology stresses the importance of a developmental perspective that considers continuity and change from infancy through older adulthood. Understanding age-related changes in perceptions physical competencies emotions social influences and achievement behaviors is critical in terms of developing theory enhancing the research knowledge base and devising applied programs to promote positive physical activity experiences for youth through older adults. Developmental Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Lifespan Perspective demystifies this perspective for students and researchers and contributes interesting and innovative ideas for the field. ' Author/Editor: Maureen Weiss Copyright: 2004 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 512 pp. Contents Chapter 1: Developmental Sport and Exercise Psychology: Research Status on Youth and Directions Toward a Lifespan Perspective Chapter 2: Lifespan Development in Sport and Exercise Psychology: Theoretical Perspecti
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| Financing Sport, 2nd Edition (Book) |
'The contemporary sport manager must be an entrepreneur who uses marketing and financing skills to yield optimum social and economic benefits. Financing Sport Second Edition provides the most in-depth exploration of traditional and innovative revenue acquisition methods for sport organizations. The first edition of this groundbreaking text published in 1995 has been adopted in universities throughout the world and has been translated into Chinese and Japanese. Rather than simply updating sections of various chapters, the authors approached each chapter as though writing the book for the first time. The business of sport is fast paced and ever changing. The content of the Second Edition captures the many new and creative ideas managers in sport organizations have implemented in response to their dynamic work environment. The second edition also maintains its original focus on conventional income sources available to sport organizations including ticket sales premium seating options con
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| Sport Facility Management: Organizing Events and Mitigating Risks (Book) |
'The growing global sport industry requires that the sport management curriculum keep abreast of new and proven management techniques. Sport Facility Management: Organizing Events and Mitigating Risks provides readers with a comprehensive up-to-date introduction to each element of facility management for the full range of sporting events. The demand for individuals who are educated and trained in facility management event organization and risk management has grown significantly in the past decade. The authors have meticulously provided photographs case studies chapter summaries questions and industry examples to supplement each chapter and to assist the student in gaining an overall picture of the sporting event industry today. The book provides in-depth discussions about positive advances (e.g. ticket purchases concessions stadium design) that have made the entire experience easier and more comfortable for fans; and about the negative economic and cultural consequences for sport e
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