Social Psychology in Sport

Social Psychology in Sport
Author: Sophia Jowett
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2007
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780736057806

The book is designed to allow readers to study issues in isolation or as part of a course or a module. The five main parts are Relationships in Sport, Coach Leadership and Group Dynamics, Motivational Climate, Key Social and Cognitive Processes in Sport, and The Athlete in the Wider Sport Environment. Each chapter is cross-referenced and provides a clear description of the topic and a concise theoretical overview along with a discussion of existing research. The chapters also introduce new research ideas, suggest practical research applications, and conclude with summaries and questions to help instructors engage the class in discussion and to help students follow the key points."--Publisher's website.

What is Wrong with Academia Today?

What is Wrong with Academia Today?
Author: Rex Sylvester Wirth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Academic freedom
ISBN: 9780773449749

What Is Wrong with Academia Today? : Essays on the Politicization of American Education

Directory of Research Grants 2008

Directory of Research Grants 2008
Author: Schoolhouse Partners LLC
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2008-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1434346986

Volume 2 of 2 - With more than 5,100 listings of grants programs from 1,880 sponsors, the Directory of Research Grants is a comprehensive directory of grants available to researchers in every field of study. The directory has a broad focus, featuring grants for basic research, equipment acquisition, building construction/renovation, fellowships, and 23 other program types. Government grants include CFDA, NSF and NIH program numbers. Each record includes grant title, description, requirements, amount, application deadline, contact information (phone, fax and email), web address, sponsor name and address, and samples of awarded grants (when available). Printed in two volumes, each with extensive indexes - subject, program type and geographic to help you to identify the right program quickly.