Applied Sport Psychology: A Case–Based Approach

Taking a refreshingly different approach to the subject, this new textbook uses original case studies of psychological support work with individual athletes and groups to illustrate the underlying theory and inform the reader of cutting edge practice in the field. It addresses ‘real world’ issues and helps the student understand the problems and challenges that the sport psychologist faces and is employed to resolve.
 
The book begins by exploring the use of case studies as a professional method for disseminating applied knowledge and practice in sport psychology. The remaining chapters constitute the core of the book: the case studies themselves. Each case study demonstrates scientific rigour in reporting the background information, initial assessment, intervention and monitoring, evaluation of the intervention, and also considers consultant effectiveness through reflective practice. The chapters also contain summaries and an accompanying set of questions for students.
 
Written by a team of experienced practitioners this book shows how sport psychology actually works in practice. As such it will prove invaluable to students of sport psychology in both sport and exercise science and psychology programmes. It will also be an extremely useful resource for coaches and sports professionals undergoing training in sport psychology.
 

Spis treści:
Series Preface.
Preface.
Authors’ Biographies.
Acknowledgements.
1 Introduction (Brian Hemmings and Tim Holder).
1.1 The cognitive–behavioural approach.
1.2 Types of assessments and interventions.
1.3 Techniques and skills.
1.4 Reflective practice.
References.
SECTION A Working with Individuals.
2 Enhancing Self–Efficacy in Professional Tennis: Intensive Work for Life on the Tour (Chris Harwood).
2.1 Introduction/background information.
2.2 Initia l needs assessment.
2.3 From identified needs into intervention objectives.
2.4 Interventions and monitoring.
2.5 Evaluation of interventions.
2.6 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
2.7 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
3 Managing Distractions in Test Cricket (Brian Hemmings).
3.1 Introduction/background information.
3.2 Initial needs assessment.
3.3 Interventions and monitoring.
3.4 Evaluation of interventions.
3.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
3.6 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
4 Consultancy in the Ring: Psychological Support to a World Champion Professional Boxer (Andrew M. Lane).
4.1 Introduction/background information.
4.2 Initial needs assessment.
4.3 Intervention and monitoring.
4.4 Evaluation of intervention.
4.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/refelective practice.
4.6 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
5 Creating Positive Performance Beliefs: The Case of a Tenpin Bowler (Caroline Marlow).
5.1 Introduction/background information.
5.2 Initial needs assessment.
5.3 Interventions and monitoring.
5.4 Evaluation of intervention.
5.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
5.6 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
6 Enhancing Confidence in a Youth Golfer (Iain Greenlees).
6.1 Introduction/background information.
6.2 Initial needs assessment.
6.3 Interventions and monitoring.
6.4 Evaluation of interventions.
6.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
6.6 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
SECTION B Working with Teams and Squads.
7 Delivering Sport Psychology to Olympic Rowers: Beyond Psychological Skills Training (Chris Shambrook).
7.1 Introduction/background information.
7.2 Initial needs assessm ent.
7.3 Interventions and monitoring.
7.4 Evaluation of interventions.
7.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
7.6 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
8 Delivering Educational Workshops for Age–Group Rugby League Players: Experiences of a Trainee Sport Psychologist (Jenny Page).
8.1 Introduction/background information.
8.2 Initial needs assessment – season one.
8.3 Intervention and monitoring – season one.
8.4 Evaluation of intervention – season one.
8.5 Needs assessment – season two.
8.6 Intervention and monitoring – season two.
8.7 Evaluation of intervention – season two.
8.8 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
9 Team Goal Setting in Professional Football (Richard Thelwell).
9.1 Introduction/background information.
9.2 Initial needs assessment.
9.3 Interventions and monitoring.
9.4 Evaluation of intervention.
9.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
9.6 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
SECTION C Working with Support Staff.
10 Role Development and Delivery of Sport Psychology at the Paralympic Games (Jonathan Katz).
10.1 Introduction/background information.
10.2 Assessing the requirements/needs of the HQ role.
10.3 Interventions and monitoring.
10.4 Evaluation of interventions/role.
10.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
10.6 Epilogue.
10.7 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
11 An Integrated Multi–disciplinary Support Service for an Injured Rubgy Union Lock (Sarah Cecil, Raphael Brandon and James Moore).
11.1 Introduction/background information.
11.2 Initial needs assessment.
11.3 Interventions and monitoring.
11.4 Evaluation of intervention.
11.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
11.6 Su mmary.
Questions for students.
References.
12 Developing Coach Education Materials in Table Tennis – Applying a Cyclical Model of Performance (Tim Holder).
12.1 Introduction/background information.
12.2 Initial needs assessment.
12.3 Intervention and monitoring.
12.4 Evaluation of intervention.
12.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice.
12.6 Summary.
Questions for students.
References.
Index.