Case Studies in Sport Psychology

by Rotella, Robert J.; Boyce, B. Ann, Ph.D.; Allyson, Bill; Savis, Jacqueline C.; Rotella, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780763703554
• ISBN10: 0763703559
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-06-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett

Summary

The use of case studies is a well-established and effective learning method in business, law, and medical school, but new To The field of sport psychology; however, The practice of sport psychology requires analysis of problems and decision-making on a daily basis. Internationally known for his work in sport psychology, Rotella offers thirty realistic situations tht athletes at professional, undergraduate, and graduate level frequently encounter.  

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(2)
Introduction	ix	(4)
Rotella's Guidelines for Applied Sport Psychology Consultants	xiii
Chapter 1 Anxiety and Arousal	1	(12)
A Hole New Ball Game	3	(5)
Cole Kelly
Young Riders	8	(5)
Peter E. De Michele
Chapter 2 Interpersonal Relations	13	(12)
Going the Extra Mile	15	(5)
Fayyadh R. Yusuf
Lanky Lefty	20	(5)
Thomas Johnston
Chapter 3 Team Cohension	25	(14)
Shortchanged at the Track	27	(5)
Peter E. De Michele
Tainted Talent	32	(7)
Terry Marks
Chapter 4 Aggressiveness and Assertiveness	39	(12)
The Bouncing Ball	41	(5)
Thomas Johnston
The Shy Freshman	46	(5)
Charles Stevens
Chapter 5 Confidence	51	(12)
The Big Break	53	(6)
John F. Eliot
The Messenger	59	(4)
David Belkin
Chapter 6 Expectations of Others	63	(14)
The Weight of the World	65	(7)
Jana L. Maas
A Mile in Mufyrr's Shoes	72	(5)
Brian A. McGuire
Chapter 7 Composure and Emotional Control	77	(12)
His Own Enemy	79	(4)
Bill Allyson
Break Point: A Player's Anger and a Coach's Decision	83	(6)
David A. Striegel
Chapter 8 Psychological Rehabilitation	89	(10)
Ted's Turmoil	91	(4)
Thomas Johnston
The Untimely Collision	95	(4)
Kathryn C. Wilder
Chapter 9 Dedication and Commitment	99	(14)
The Tormented Transfer Student	101	(5)
Thomas Johnston
Just Go Play	106	(7)
Jana L. Maas
Chapter 10 Discipline	113	(12)
To Tell or Not to Tell	115	(3)
Morris Pickens
Cut and Dry???	118	(7)
John F. Eliot
Chapter 11 Ethics	125	(12)
Practice What You Preach	127	(4)
Morris Pickens
Too Good to Be True	131	(6)
Jacqueline C. Savis
Chapter 12 Goal Setting and Planning	137	(14)
Squeeze Those Gluts!!!	139	(5)
Stiliani Chroni
Bye-Bye, Birdie	144	(7)
Kathryn C. Wilder
Chapter 13 Attitude	151	(14)
Rough Waters	153	(6)
Stiliani Chroni
Riding Out of Her Mind	159	(6)
Kathryn C. Wilder
Chapter 14 Adherence	165	(12)
Wimpy Weight Lifter	167	(5)
Shannon D. Reece
The Pressure of the Pull	172	(5)
Shannon D. Reece
Chapter 15 Motivation	177	(14)
A Real Pain in the Back	179	(6)
Thomas G. Benoit
Way Too Early	185	(6)
Bill Allyson
Appendices	191
I Teaching Suggestions	191	(4)
II Suggested References	195