Overview
Psychology for Physical Educators shows how psychology can help teachers implement the major goals of physical education and youth sports. Forty sport and exercise experts from eleven European countries present an overview of the current state of knowledge in the field of psychology as applied to physical education. In addition to the traditional focus on motor and physical development, the book addresses more recent curriculum goals, such as health and fitness and the development of positive self-perceptions and social skills.Practical, reader-friendly text for students preparing to be PE teachers. Focuses on key issues facing European PE teachers, such as motivating students and promoting assertiveness rather than aggresiveness in sport.
Synopsis
Psychology for Physical Educators shows how psychology can help teachers implement the major goals of physical education and youth sports. Forty sport and exercise experts from eleven European countries present an overview of the current state of knowledge in the field of psychology as applied to physical education. In addition to the traditional focus on motor and physical development, the book addresses more recent curriculum goals, such as health and fitness and the development of positive self-perceptions and social skills.
Booknews
Provides physical educators with a body of knowledge and practical guidelines needed to facilitate the realization of physical education (PE) curriculum goals. Contains sections on the psychology of promoting physical activity, exercise and health in PE, psychological outcomes of PE, motor skill acquisition and motor competence, social psychology of PE, and psychology of the physical educator. Includes chapter key points, review questions, and b&w photos of classes in progress and b&w cartoons. The editors are faculty members in areas including movement science, psychology, and physical education at universities in Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, France, and Switzerland. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)