TY - BOOK AU - Knight,Camilla J. AU - Harwood,Chris AU - Gould,Daniel TI - Sport psychology for young athletes SN - 9781138682399 (pbk.) : AV - GV709.2 .S69 2018 PY - 2018/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Sports for children KW - Psychological aspects KW - Child athletes KW - Training of KW - Psychology KW - Sport KW - ukslc N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Understanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes' enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance. Written by a team of leading international researcher-practitioners, this book offers an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of sport psychology for children and young athletes. It provides practical strategies and guidance for those working in or researching youth sport, demonstrating how to integrate sport psychology effectively in a variety of youth sport contexts. With real-life case studies that demonstrate psychological theory put into practice, it discusses a wide spectrum of issues faced by young athletes and recommends the best approaches to addressing them ER -