{"product_id":"sport-cyberpsychology-olivia-a-hurley-9780415789455","title":"Sport Cyberpsychology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSport Cyberpsychology\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book devoted to assessing the influence of technology on human interaction, behaviour and mental health in a sport context, gathering research on the use of technology and the Internet by athletes, coaches and sport science support staff.　\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book identifies the potential impact of technology on athletes' mental preparation for competition, as well as the role of technology in improving performance. It explores the use of technology by athletes and sport organisations for social interaction, while also considering the 'darker' side of athletes' Internet use. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt covers topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe role of GPS, gaming and virtual reality in training and injury recovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe use of social media by athletes and sport organisations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe psychology of self-presentation and brand management, as well as issues of online privacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe use of technology by other elite groups, such as military and medical personnel, and non-elite sportspeople\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecyberbullying and online harassment of athletes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eonline gambling and athletes' mental health in relation to their online activities \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evirtual learning environments and the educational opportunities the online world can offer athletes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessibly written, with a companion website featuring lecture slides, reading lists, video links and suggested social media accounts, \u003ci\u003eSport Cyberpsychology\u003c\/i\u003e offers a complete resource for students and instructors alike. It is important reading for any students of sport psychology, sport coaching or sport media, as well as coaches, athletes and sport science support staff. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Olivia A. Hurley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415789451\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415789455\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.48d","brand":"Olivia A. Hurley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44715576819967,"sku":"9780415789455","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e823c5a-a9bc-440c-9ff5-7ce66cd22617.jpg?v=1705672788","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sport-cyberpsychology-olivia-a-hurley-9780415789455","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}