Taking a refreshingly different approach to the subject, this textbook uses a set of original case studies to illustrate the application of sport psychology in practice. Written by a team of experienced practitioners, it covers a variety of sports within an individual and a team setting.The book is divided into four sections. Section 1 outlines the structure of the book and describes the relevance of applied experience in sport psychology. Sections 2, 3 and 4 comprise the case studies themselves. These outline the theory, reveal the philosophical underpinning of the practitioner, and report the psychological intervention used, the rationale for its usage, and the monitoring and evaluation of that intervention, and conclude with a summary and a set of questions.Each case study demonstrates scientific and intellectual rigour, an evidence-based approach and reflective practice.This text will prove invaluable to sport psychology students by providing 'real world' integration of different areas of theory and practice for performance enhancement.

Dr Brian Hemmings, Sports Psychology Consultant based in Northampton, UK.

Dr Tim Holder, Reader in Applied Sport Psychology, St. Mary's College, Twickenham, UK.

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 Initial 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 assessment.

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 Summary.

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.

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