Anxiety in sport: should we be worried or excited?

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Uphill, M. 2008. Anxiety in sport: should we be worried or excited? in: Lane, A. (ed.) Sport and Exercise Psychology London Hodder Education. pp. 35-52
AuthorsUphill, M.
EditorsLane, A.
Page range35-52
Year2008
Book titleSport and Exercise Psychology
PublisherHodder Education
Output statusPublished
Place of publicationLondon
SeriesTopics in Applied Psychology
ISBN9780340928943
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