"Psychology in Practice" is a six-part series on the practical applications of psychology to areas of everyday life, covering crime, education, health, sport, organizations and the environment. Each book in the series examines one unit of the applications of psychology section of the OCR syllabus. Sport is becoming an important part of out daily lives, from recreation, education and healthy living. Media coverage of sporting events and celebrities is widespread and raises questions about the psychology of sport. This work explores issues of leadership, coaching, aggression and social influence within the field of sport. This study guides students through the perspectives, methodology and ethical issues involved in sport.