Includes bibliographical references (p. 423-481) and index.

The nature of sport psychology / Anthony P. Kontos and Deborah L. Fe ltz -- Quantitative research methodology / David E. Conroy, Miranda P. Kaye, and Lindsey H. Schantz -- Qualitative research approaches / Rober t J. Brustad -- Self-perceptual systems and physical activity / Kenneth R. Fox and Philip M. Wilson -- Self-confidence in sport / Robin S. Vea ley and Melissa A. Chase -- Attributions and perceived control / Stepha nie J. Hanrahan and Stuart J.H. Biddle -- Motivational orientations and sport behavior / Maureen R. Weiss and Anthony J. Amorose -- Achievemen t goal theories in sport / Chris Harwood, Christopher M. Spray, and Ric hard Keegan -- Moral development in sport and physical activity / Maure en R. Weiss, Alan L. Smith, and Cheryl P. Stuntz --

Group dynamics in sport and physical activity / Albert V. Carron and Lawrence R. Brawley -- Coaching effectiveness in the sport domain / Th elma S. Horn -- Social influence in sport / Julie A. Partridge, Robert J. Brustad, and Megan Babkes Stellino -- Imagery in sport, exercise, an d dance / Shane Murphy, Sanna Nordin, and Jennifer Cumming -- Attention al processes and sport performance / Stephen H. Boutcher -- The fundame ntal goal concept : the path to process and performance success / Damon Burton and Cheryl Weiss -- The flow perspective of optimal experience in sport and physical activity / Susan A. Jackson and Jay C. Kimiecik - - Athletic injury and sport behavior / Eileen Udry and Mark B. Andersen .