Reflections on the Application of Reflective Practice for Supervision in Applied Sport Psychology

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zöe Knowles ◽  
David Gilbourne ◽  
Victoria Tomlinson ◽  
Ailsa G. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
British Association ◽  
Supervision Process ◽  
Supervisory Process ◽  
Reflective Development ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

In the UK, sport psychologists are presently supervised under the auspices of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). In the present article, reflective practice is evaluated as a process that can facilitate the supervisory exercise in applied sport psychology (Anderson, Knowles, & Gilbourne, 2004). The material presented was collated via a 3-year longitudinal supervisory process based on the process of staged reflection (Knowles, Gilbourne, Borrie, & Nevill, 2001). The benefits of staged reflective development in the supervision process are highlighted, while differentiating between reflective techniques both in and on action. The present article also considers how different writing styles develop through the different phases of discussion and revisits the challenges associated with representing reflective practice.

scholarly journals Aspiration, Inspiration and Illustration: Initiating Debate on Reflective Practice Writing

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 504-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Knowles ◽  
David Gilbourne
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Critical Social Science ◽  
Auto Ethnography ◽  
Reflective Practitioners ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

The present article contemplates the future of reflective practice in the domain of applied sport psychology and, in so doing, seeks to engender further critical debate and comment. More specifically, the discussion to follow revisits the topic of ‘reflective-levels’ and builds a case for ‘critical reflection’ as an aspiration for those engaged in pedagogy or applied sport psychology training regimens. Assumptions and commentators associated with critical social science (e.g., Habermas, 1974; Carr & Kemmis, 1986), action research (e.g., Carr & Kemmis, 1986; Leitch & Day, 2000), and critical reflection (e.g., Morgan, 2007) suggest a number of foundation points from which critical reflection might be better understood. Finally, writing about ones-self via the processes of critical reflection and through reflective practice more generally are briefly considered in cautionary terms (Bleakley, 2000; du Preez, 2008). Auto-ethnography in sport (Gilbourne, 2002; Stone, 2009) is finally proposed as one potential source of illustration and inspiration for reflective practitioners in terms of both content and style.

Improving the Delivery of Applied Sport Psychology Support through Reflective Practice

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan Cropley ◽  
Andrew Miles ◽  
Sheldon Hanton ◽  
Ailsa Niven
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
First Year ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Sport Psychologist ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Effective Service ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

This article offers an exploration of factors that influence the effectiveness of applied sport psychology delivery through reflection on a series of consulting experiences. Knowledge gained by a British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) trainee sport psychologist (Cropley), through a process of reflective practice during the first year of supervised experience, is presented around a number of themes that have emerged from current literature regarding the characteristics of effective service providers (A. Anderson, A. Miles, P. Robinson, & C. Mahoney, 2004). It is argued that reflection improves self-awareness and generates knowledge in action that can enhance the delivery of applied sport psychology. Support is therefore provided for the adoption of reflective practice as a tool for personal and professional development.

A Survey of Applied Impact of Literature in Sport Psychology

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Friesen
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Journal Article ◽  
Direct Connection ◽  
Exercise Psychology ◽  
Scholarly Literature ◽  
Practice Teaching ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Psychology Community ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

There has been an implied direct connection between the scholarly literature and applied practice. However, the sport and exercise psychology community is lacking an empirical account of what practitioners believe to have been the most impactful scholarly writings to their applied practice. The purpose of this study was to survey applied practitioners of their perceived most impactful scholarly writings to their professional practice. Surveys were returned from 532 participants solicited from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology membership, who were asked to identify their perceived most impactful book and journal article to their practice. Frequency statistics were calculated and presented for topic, type, title, author(s), year published, and journal. A total of 143 different books and 188 different articles across 84 different journals were reported. Implications for applied practice, teaching sport and exercise psychology, and research are presented.

Career Direction, Development, and Opportunities in Applied Sport Psychology

1991 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Phase Model ◽  
Successful Career ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Career Direction ◽  
And Training ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

The present article addresses some of the critical issues that are involved in the development of a successful career in applied sport psychology by offering a three-phase model of career direction, development, and opportunities. In particular, educational direction and training, supplemental experience, and sport, exercise, or health involvement are considered. Specific concerns related to these areas are discussed relative to the enhancement of career development and opportunities.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship Between Effective and Reflective Practice in Applied Sport Psychology

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 521-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan Cropley ◽  
Sheldon Hanton ◽  
Andy Miles ◽  
Ailsa Niven
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Effective Practice ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Initial Support ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

This study offers an investigation into the concept of effective practice in applied sport psychology (ASP) with emphasis being placed upon the role that reflective practice may have in helping practitioners to develop the effectiveness of their service delivery. Focus groups (n = 2), consisting of accredited and trainee sport psychologists, were conducted to generate a working definition of effective practice, and discuss the concept of effectiveness development through engagement in reflective practices. The resulting definition encapsulated a multidimensional process involving reflection-on-practice. Initial support for the definition was gained through consensus validation involving accredited sport psychologists (n = 34) who agreed with the notion that although effectiveness is context specific it is related to activities designed to meet client needs. Reflective practice emerged as a vital component in the development of effectiveness, with participants highlighting that reflection is intrinsically linked to service delivery, and a key tool for experiential learning.

A Decade of Qualitative Research in Sport Psychology Journals: 1990-1999

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane M. Culver ◽  
Wade D. Gilbert ◽  
Pierre Trudel
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Exercise Psychology ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

Part of the on-going dialogue on qualitative research in sport and exercise psychology, this review portrays the qualitative articles published in three sport psychology journals and examines how qualitative research can deepen our knowledge in applied sport psychology. Eighty-four of the 485 research articles published in these journals used a qualitative data collection technique. The interview was used in 67 studies. Peer review and reliability tests were often used for establishing trustworthiness. Member checking was mostly limited to participant verification of interview transcripts. Results were usually presented using both words and numbers. Selected studies are discussed in relation to applied sport psychology knowledge. Published qualitative articles suggest a conservative effort by sport psychology researchers to include the qualitative approach as a legitimate way to do research.

The Development of Confidence Profiling for Sport

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 373-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Hays ◽  
Owen Thomas ◽  
Joanne Butt ◽  
Ian Maynard
Keyword(s):  
Reflective Practice ◽  
British Association ◽  
Exercise Science ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Sport And Exercise

This study documents an ideographic approach to the assessment of sport confidence in applied settings. In contrast to traditional nomothetic measures, confidence profiling provides an assessment of sport confidence from the athlete’s own perspective. Seven athletes (4 male, 3 female) completed the profile and were encouraged to give an accurate account of their sources and types of confidence, and identify the factors that were debilitative to their confidence levels. Reflective practice on the application of confidence profiling, provided by three British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Accredited sport psychologists, demonstrated the versatility of approach, and indicated that the process allowed the athlete to accurately recall their confidence related experiences and attain an accurate and in-depth assessment of their sport confidence. Thus, it was concluded that completed confidence profiles could provide a strong foundation from which athlete-centered interventions might be developed.

scholarly journals A Framework to Explore and Transform Client-Generated Metaphors in Applied Sport Psychology

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pete Lindsay ◽  
Owen Thomas ◽  
Gemma Douglas
Keyword(s):  
Present Article ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Therapeutic Change ◽  
Everyday Language ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Daily Interactions ◽  
Therapeutic Settings ◽  
And Training ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

Metaphors are pervasive in everyday language, thoughts and actions (Lakoff & Johnson, 1980). The field of sport psychology, and more explicitly practitioner-client dialogue, remain exposed to such communication. Despite the prevalence of metaphor in our daily interactions, metaphorical discourse is often ignored, or unknowingly used in therapeutic settings (Jinks, 2006). However, noticing a client’s use of metaphor may provide an opportunity to work within the athlete’s metaphorical landscape (i.e., the sum total of their symbolic perceptions, Lawley & Tomkins, 2000) to facilitate therapeutic change (Kopp, 1995). Based upon established mainstream approaches, the present article proposes a composite framework for working with client generated metaphors in sport psychology practice (cf. Kopp, 1995; Lawley & Tomkins, 2000; Sims, 2003). The framework is contextualized through an exploration of case examples derived from the authors’ experiences of working within the metaphorical landscape of a series of clients. The article concludes with various implications for the work and training of applied sport psychologists.

The Value of Reflective Practice in Professional Development: An Applied Sport Psychology Review

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 179-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan Cropley ◽  
Sheldon Hanton ◽  
Andy Miles ◽  
Ailsa Niven
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Psychology Literature ◽  
Professional Practitioners ◽  
Psychology Review ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

The Value of Reflective Practice in Professional Development: An Applied Sport Psychology Review The purpose of this review is to situate the concept of reflective practice within the professional training and development of applied sport psychology (ASP) practitioners. In particular, to consider the progression of the field of ASP into professional status and examine the potential value of reflective practice as a mechanism to assist practitioners develop their effectiveness. The review initially outlines recent developments in professional training and development within ASP in order to frame the current environment in which neophyte consultants are trained and professional practitioners work before progressing to consider reflective practice, its definitions and relationship with experiential learning and professional practice. The use of reflective practice within sport psychology is then considered, with the final section of the review focusing on potential limitations of the available sport psychology literature and thus the rationale for further investigation.

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