Evidence-based sport psychology counseling.

2019 ◽  
pp. 675-696
Author(s):  
Zella E. Moore ◽  
Kehana Bonagura
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Evidence Based

Applying Evidence-Based Principles From CBT to Sport Psychology

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siobhain McArdle ◽  
Phil Moore
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Cognitive Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Experiments ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Psychology Perspective ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

This article highlights four key principles of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and proposes situations where these tenets would be relevant from an applied sport psychology perspective. To achieve this aim, a case study of an athlete with a dysfunctional perfectionist mindset is employed. We conclude with possible research directions in applied sport psychology informed by CBT. These recommendations include the need to further develop an evidence based formulation system and the relevance of building a repertoire of “evidence-based” behavioral experiments to improve practice.

scholarly journals Now Hear This: Auditory Sense may be an Undervalued Component of Effective Modeling and Imagery Interventions in Sport

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny O ◽  
Barbi Law ◽  
Amanda Rymal
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Skill Learning ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Auditory Modeling ◽  
Auditory Sense ◽  
And Performance

One of the most important goals of behavioral research in sport psychology and motor learning is to increase our understanding of how to more effectively manipulate structural elements of psychological skills so as to optimize learning and performance. Imagery and modeling research have long-held parallel trajectories; advancements in the understanding of one construct has often informed subsequent research on the other. Preliminary research examining the effect of auditory modeling has indicated that deliberate manipulation of sounds employed during modeled actions can positively impact motor skill learning, performance, and consistency. The imagery research has yet to directly examine the auditory sense, and thus examination of this imagery component would represent a meaningful contribution to our understanding of how to further optimize athletes’ imagery practice. The current paper reviews current knowledge regarding effective imagery and modeling structure, and provides theoretical and evidence-based rationales for the examination of the auditory sense in imagery research.

Critical Thinking and the Evidence-Based Practice of Sport Psychology

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zella E. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theory Building ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Scientific Database ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Clinical Thinking ◽  
Scientific Standards

The primary purpose of this article is to expand the discussion about the role of science, clinical thinking, the state of the discipline, and the manner in which evidence-based practice may aid in the development of the field of sport psychology. Rejecting pseudoscientific principles and embracing sound scientific standards of research and practice will result in an increasingly fresh and vibrant field from which greater innovation and evolution can occur. This innovation will inevitably lead to a renewed commitment to theory building, as the evolving scientific database will drive new ways of thinking about the myriad of issues presented by athletic clientele. By embracing the evidence-based practice philosophy, not only will sound scientific advancements emerge, but most importantly, the overall well-being of our athletic clientele will be enhanced.

scholarly journals If you build it, will they come? Assessing coaches’ perceptions of a sport psychology website

2022 ◽  
pp. 174795412110663
Author(s):  
Jade Farhat ◽  
Sarah Deck ◽  
Marc Mitchell ◽  
Craig Hall ◽  
Barbi Law ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Reliable Source ◽  
Athletic Success ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
Website Use

Sport psychology has become widely applied in coaching practices to assist in athletic success. Despite the increased use, there is a lack of evidence-based sport psychology information available to coaches in the form of informal sources. The aim of this study was to conduct a pilot test to explore coaches’ perceptions and use of an evidence-based sport psychology website. Eight coaches participated in semi-structured interviews. Based on engagement, five of the coaches’ data was analyzed using thematic analysis on their experiences and revealed two main themes, website use and website enhancements. The remaining three coaches’ data was analyzed for their reasons for having limited engagement with the website and used to help identify ways it could be enhanced. In general, coaches perceived the website to be a reliable source that offered practical information (e.g. worksheets) that could be used directly with athletes, and was perceived as easy to navigate and to access information. There were, importantly, various improvements suggested for the website including delivery modality and guides for navigating the order for reading the information. This study offers evidence on the value of online resources in providing coaches with informal and evidence-based sport psychology learning opportunities, and also addresses a number of barriers to engagement as insight for website developers.

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