The Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 7th edition, is a comprehensive textbook that provides a thorough overview of the field of sport and exercise psychology. The book covers various topics such as the history and philosophy of sport and exercise psychology, research methods, measurement and evaluation, motivation and self-efficacy, personality and emotional regulation, social psychology, and ethical issues in sport and exercise settings. It also explores the role of cognitive and behavioral interventions in enhancing performance and well-being, as well as the impact of technology on sport and exercise psychology. The book begins by discussing the historical development of sport and exercise psychology as a distinct discipline, highlighting key figures and events that have shaped the field. It then delves into the philosophical underpinnings of the field, including the concept of self and the importance of understanding one's own beliefs and values. The authors emphasize the need for a personal paradigm to guide the study and application of sport and exercise psychology, arguing that this framework can help practitioners navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of modern knowledge. They also stress the importance of developing a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge as the basis for survival of humanity and the unification of people in a warring state. The text covers various research methods used in sport and exercise psychology, including surveys, interviews, and observational studies. It also provides an overview of measurement and evaluation techniques, including reliability and validity, and discusses the challenges of measuring psychological constructs in a dynamic and diverse field like sport and exercise psychology.

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