Motivation and Self-regulation in Sport and Exercise

The ability to effectively use one?s thoughts, emotions and motivation to enhance performance and well-being is one of the most important skills in sport and exercise contexts. Motivation and Self-Regulation in Sport and Exercise explores the theories, research and processes that underpin these self-regulatory and motivational processes. A deeper understanding of motivation and self-regulation has far-reaching implications, from helping individuals to begin an active lifestyle, to seasoned athletes looking for a competitive edge. For the first time, the globally leading researchers in this research field come together to provide their unique, cutting-edge insight into how to exercise or perform more effectively. In doing so, the book provides new insight into established theories of motivation and self-regulation, but also breaks new ground by inspecting lesser-known or emerging paradigms.

This book is intended for all scholars interested in self-regulation and motivation, from undergraduate students to experienced researchers, as well as practicing sport and exercise psychologists, coaches and athletes.

1. Introduction to Self-regulation and Motivation in Sport and Exercise

2. Enacting Physical Activity Intention: A Multi-process Action Control Approach

3. Exercise Motivation from a Post-cognitivist Perspective: Affective-reflective Theory

4. Heuristics, biases, and bounded rationality: A dual-process and behavioral-science approach to Exercise Initiation and Maintenance

5. Body-related Self-conscious Emotions in Sport and Exercise: A Self-regulation Perspective

6. Perfectionism Myths

7. A Motivational Model of Endurance and Persistence

8. The Strength Model of Self-control

9. Understanding and Interpreting the Effects of Prior Cognitive Exertion on Self-regulation of Sport and Exercise Performance

10. The Effects of Mental Fatigue on Sport Performance: An Update

11. Neuroscientific Approaches to Self-regulatory Control in Sports

12. Planning and Implementation Intention Interventions in Physical Activity

13. Summary, Common Themes, and Future Directions

Chris Englert is an Assistant Professor in the department for Educational Psychology at the University of Bern, Switzerland.

Ian M. Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, UK