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.

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 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.

Performance Enhancement in Motocross: A Case Study of the Sport Science Team in Action

1993 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Collins ◽  
Michael Doherty ◽  
Steven Talbot
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Sport Science ◽  
Set Up ◽  
And Training ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

Using an exemplar case study of an intervention completed in the sport of motocross, the authors attempt to demonstrate the advantages inherent in using integrated multidisciplinary approaches in the application of sport sciences to performance enhancement. The need for comprehensive, detailed, and well-planned interventions, which of necessity take time to both set up and implement, is also highlighted. In addition, the authors furnish examples of practical techniques that can be used to facilitate cognitive behavioral strategies in this type of sport. Implications for the preparation and training of applied sport psychology consultants are briefly discussed.

scholarly journals Education and training in the field of applied sport psychology in Europe

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.I. Vana Hutter ◽  
Jesse J. van der Zande ◽  
Nathalie Rosier ◽  
Paul Wylleman
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
And Training ◽  
Applied Sport Psychology

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.

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