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Foundations of Sport Psychology EXSC 140W 10

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WID Sports Psychology 1-2018

Key Resources:

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (5th edition) by Robert S. Weinberg; Daniel Gould
Call Number: GV706.4 .W38 2011
ISBN: 9780736083232
Publication Date: 2011
Available: Print (Himmelfarb Library)Please note 3rd Edition

Recommended/Supplemental Resources

Journals:

Introduction to sports medicine & athletic training by France, Robert C.
Call Number: RC1210 .F73 2011 E-TEXT
ISBN: 1435464362

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Suggested Search Terms:

Anxiety
Arousal
Athletic Performance
Competitive Behavior
Competition
Mental Stress
Sport Psychology
Stress
Task Performance

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