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Informationen zum Autor Dr Brian Hemmings, Sports Psychology Consultant based in Northampton, UK Dr Tim Holder, Reader in Applied Sport Psychology, St. Mary's College, Twickenham, UK Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Uses original case studies to demonstrate the application of sport psychology across a variety of sports. Shows' real world' integration of different areas of theory and practice for performance enhancement. Each case study will demonstrate scientific and intellectual rigour, an evidence-based approach and reflective practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Preface xiii Preface xv Authors' Biographies xvii Acknowledgements xxi 1 Introduction 1 Brian Hemmings and Tim Holder 1.1 The cognitive-behavioural approach 1 1.2 Types of assessments and interventions 2 1.3 Techniques and skills 2 1.4 Reflective practice 3 References 4 SECTION A Working with Individuals 5 2 Enhancing Self-Efficacy in Professional Tennis: Intensive Work for Life on the Tour Chris Harwood 2.1 Introduction/background information 7 2.2 Initial needs assessment 9 2.3 From identified needs into intervention objectives 14 2.4 Interventions and monitoring 15 2.5 Evaluation of interventions 25 2.6 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 27 2.7 Summary 29 Questions for students 30 References 31 3 Managing Distractions in Test Cricket 33 Brian Hemmings 3.1 Introduction/background information 33 3.2 Initial needs assessment 34 3.3 Interventions and monitoring 36 3.4 Evaluation of interventions 42 3.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 44 3.6 Summary 47 Questions for students 48 References 48 4 Consultancy in the Ring: Psychological Support to a World Champion Professional Boxer 51 Andrew M. Lane 4.1 Introduction/background information 51 4.2 Initial needs assessment 52 4.3 Intervention and monitoring 54 4.4 Evaluation of intervention 58 4.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/refelective practice 59 4.6 Summary 62 Questions for students 63 References 63 5 Creating Positive Performance Beliefs: The Case of a Tenpin Bowler 65 Caroline Marlow 5.1 Introduction/background information 65 5.2 Initial needs assessment 66 5.3 Interventions and monitoring 69 5.4 E...
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"Overall, the text is a sensibly organized, well referenced and scholarly volume. It blends solid theoretical underpinnings with the applied practice of psychologists with athletes, teams, and organizations." ( American Psychological Association , Summer 2010)
"A very welcome addition to sport psychology library.... Great insights into the practical challenges and quandaries sport psychologists are faced with. Its user friendly layout, practical nature, and detailed real-life experiences of working with athletes in the applied field makes it an enjoyable read not only for students, academics, and trainee sport psychologist, but also for range of sport professionals." ( The Sports Psychologist , December 2009)
"Applied Sport Psychology: A Case-Based Approach edited by Brian Hemmings and Tim Holder is without a doubt a very welcome addition to sport psychology library. I personally could not think of better persons to edit such a book, as both authors are not only exceptional academics, but also highly reputable sport psychology consultants." (Dr. Monna Arvinen-Barrow, The University of Northampton, 2009)
"A strength of the book is the emphasis given to reflective practice. The best case-studies, explore evaluations of intervention(s) and consultant effectiveness in depth and demonstrate the importance of relationship aspects of consulting. These sections within the book are essential reading for students and would likely benefit a far-reaching audience of practicing psychologists in any field." (Jonathan Bint, The Psychologist, 2009)
"Between them the authors have a wide range of experience, expertise and philosophy. The quite unique combination of these attributes in each case study ensures the content of the book it extremely varied and for that reason stimulating and engrossing." (Prof. Ian Maynard, Sport and Exercise Psychology Review)
"This publication provides a welcome addition to the sport psychology literature in moving away from the traditional research/theory/review-style texts and describing what applied sport psychologists actually do." (Dr. Neil Weston, The Sport and Exercise Scientist (BASES) )
