Performance Psychology for Sport and Other Domains
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 430
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 450
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Performance Psychology for Sport and Other Domains is an essential textbook for students interested in applying performance psychology theories, techniques, and tools to a variety of disciplines, including sport and exercise psychology, exercise science, medicine, athletic training, coaching, and many more.
The chapters are written by experts in their field with the student reader in mind. Each chapter begins with a case study from various fields, highlighting the topic in a real-world setting. Then, through accessible, concise, and application-oriented content, students will learn the theories and content to understand the subject. Whether your students aim to improve athletic performance, enhance patient outcomes, or elevate personal well-being, this book equips them with the psychological theories and tools needed to achieve their goals.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology - Megan M. Byrd & Eric M. Martin
Chapter 2: Cultural Considerations in Performance Psychology - Hannah Bennett & Terilyn C. Shigeno
Chapter 3: Doing the Right Thing is Never the Wrong Thing: Ethical Practice in Sport and Performance Psychology - Brandonn S. Harris & Megan M. Byrd
Chapter 4: Unraveling the Motivation Process: Lessons from Motivation Theories - Lori Gano-Overway & Marta Guivernau
Chapter 5: Promoting Exercise Initiation and Adherence: A Social Cognitive Approach - Duke Biber & Sara M. Powell
Chapter 6: Confidence to Perform - Robin S. Vealey and Christine E. Pacewicz
Chapter 7: Performing Under Pressure: Stress, Anxiety, and Coping - William Low, Joanne Butt, & Andrew Mills
Chapter 8: Dialing Into Peak Performance: Principles and Strategies of Arousal Regulation and Energy Management - Sarah Carson Sackett & Chelsea Duncan
Eric M. Martin (Ph.D., Michigan State University) is an associate professor in the Kinesiology Department at Boise State University and codirector of the Center for Physical Activity and Sport. His research focuses on youth sports, specifically motivation, burnout, and positive youth development, athlete activism, and building resilience in both sporting and nonsporting college student populations. Additionally, he is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) and consults in sport and other performance contexts with individuals and teams at the middle school, high school, collegiate, and professional levels.