The use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in sport and exercise: an introduction

Turner, Martin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1975-5561 and Bennett, Richard (2018) The use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in sport and exercise: an introduction. In: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Sport and Exercise. Routledge Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity . Routledge, London, pp. 1-3. ISBN 9781138688452 (hardback); 9780367407803 (paperback); 9781315541808 (ebook)

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Abstract

This opening chapter introduces Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Sport and Exercise to the reader and places the book within the context of REBT and sport and exercise psychology literatures. A brief introduction to REBT is given, before the importance of the book is given a rationale. Finally, readers are introduced to what they can expect from reading this book.