ABSTRACT

Applied sport, exercise, and performance psychology practice has diversified considerably over the years, as consultants have explored various theoretical models to guide them in helping their clients. Applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology: Current Approaches to Helping Clients provides in-depth and critical coverage, from a global perspective, of the common approaches practitioners now use with clients.

Chapters are supplemented with case studies showing the approaches in action. The text explores topics such as:

  • Cognitive behavioural approaches
  • Psychodynamics approaches
  • Family systems therapy approaches
  • Mindfulness approaches
  • Practitioner training and development
  • Cultural considerations in practice
  • Evidence-based practice

This text is a vital resource for students in applied sport psychology courses, sport and exercise science courses, and psychology and counselling courses. It is also an invaluable read for practicing applied sport, exercise, and performance psychologists, as well as coaches

and parents with some background in psychology.

chapter 3|22 pages

Person-centred approaches

chapter 7|12 pages

Family systems therapy approaches

chapter 8|16 pages

Cognitive behavioural therapy in performance enhancement

Using exposure and behavioural experiments with elite athletes

chapter 13|18 pages

Evidence-based practice

chapter 14|18 pages

Practitioner development

Adopting and adapting service delivery approaches