"Motivation And Self-Regulation In Sport And Exercise | Sport & Leisure

The ability to effectively use one’s thoughts emotions and motivation to enhance performance and well-being is one of the most important skills in sport and exercise contexts. Motivation and Self-Regulation in Sport and Exercise explores the theories research and processes that underpin these self-regulatory and motivational processes. A deeper understanding of motivation and self-regulation has far-reaching implications from helping individuals to begin an active lifestyle to seasoned athletes looking for a competitive edge. For the first time the globally leading researchers in this research field come together to provide their unique cutting-edge insight into how to exercise or perform more effectively. In doing so the book provides new insight into established theories of motivation and self-regulation but also breaks new ground by inspecting lesser-known or emerging paradigms. This book is intended for all scholars interested in self-regulation and motivation from undergraduate students to experienced researchers as well as practicing sport and exercise psychologists coaches and athletes.|Motivation and Self-regulation in Sport and Exercise | Sport & Leisure