{"product_id":"athletic-development","title":"Athletic Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAthletic Development: A Psychological Perspective\u003c\/em\u003e is an examination of the psychological factors that help or hinder the development of participants in sport. This includes influences such as families, coach-athlete interactions, and transitional episodes on an individual’s pathway in sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edited collection of topical chapters shines a unique psychological perspective on the athlete’s development through sport. It explores a range of contemporary themes that influence athlete’s development including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to athletic development which orientates a holistic, psychological perspective of the athletic development process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial influences on athletic development, which explores the impact of varied social influences (e.g., coach, family, peers, school) on sports participation and performance from a psychological perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthlete wellbeing, which explores various aspects influencing mental health and welfare as an athlete progresses through their sports career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book combines key theory with illustrative case studies, to analyse the complexities of athletic development. It takes a critical perspective highlighting some of the debates and controversies in these areas and uses spotlight boxes in each chapter to focus on questions or topics of particular interest. \u003ci\u003eAthletic Development: A Psychological Perspective \u003c\/i\u003eis a key reader for all students in the fields of sport and exercise psychology, sport coaching, and related sport science subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54232574001496,"sku":"9780367721022","price":50.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780367721022.jpg?v=1777191356","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/athletic-development","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}