Applied Sport Psychology: A Case-Based Approach

Series Preface xiii

Preface xv

Authors' Biographies xvii

Acknowledgements xxi

1 Introduction 1
Brian Hemmings and Tim Holder

1.1 The cognitive–behavioural approach 1

1.2 Types of assessments and interventions 2

1.3 Techniques and skills 2

1.4 Reflective practice 3

References 4

SECTION A Working with Individuals 5

2 Enhancing Self-Efficacy in Professional Tennis: Intensive Work for Life on the Tour
Chris Harwood

2.1 Introduction/background information 7

2.2 Initial needs assessment 9

2.3 From identified needs into intervention objectives 14

2.4 Interventions and monitoring 15

2.5 Evaluation of interventions 25

2.6 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 27

2.7 Summary 29

Questions for students 30

References 31

3 Managing Distractions in Test Cricket 33
Brian Hemmings

3.1 Introduction/background information 33

3.2 Initial needs assessment 34

3.3 Interventions and monitoring 36

3.4 Evaluation of interventions 42

3.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 44

3.6 Summary 47

Questions for students 48

References 48

4 Consultancy in the Ring: Psychological Support to a World Champion Professional Boxer 51
Andrew M. Lane

4.1 Introduction/background information 51

4.2 Initial needs assessment 52

4.3 Intervention and monitoring 54

4.4 Evaluation of intervention 58

4.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/refelective practice 59

4.6 Summary 62

Questions for students 63

References 63

5 Creating Positive Performance Beliefs: The Case of a Tenpin Bowler 65
Caroline Marlow

5.1 Introduction/background information 65

5.2 Initial needs assessment 66

5.3 Interventions and monitoring 69

5.4 Evaluation of intervention 80

5.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 82

5.6 Summary 85

Questions for students 85

References 86

6 Enhancing Confidence in a Youth Golfer 89
Iain Greenlees

6.1 Introduction/background information 89

6.2 Initial needs assessment 90

6.3 Interventions and monitoring 95

6.4 Evaluation of interventions 101

6.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 102

6.6 Summary 104

Questions for students 105

References 105

SECTION B Working with Teams and Squads 109

7 Delivering Sport Psychology to Olympic Rowers: Beyond Psychological Skills Training 111
Chris Shambrook

7.1 Introduction/background information 111

7.2 Initial needs assessment 113

7.3 Interventions and monitoring 115

7.4 Evaluation of interventions 128

7.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 130

7.6 Summary 135

Questions for students 136

References 137

8 Delivering Educational Workshops for Age-Group Rugby League Players: Experiences of a Trainee Sport Psychologist 139
Jenny Page

8.1 Introduction/background information 139

8.2 Initial needs assessment – season one 140

8.3 Intervention and monitoring – season one 141

8.4 Evaluation of intervention – season one 143

8.5 Needs assessment – season two 147

8.6 Intervention and monitoring – season two 149

8.7 Evaluation of intervention – season two 152

8.8 Summary 156

Questions for students 156

References 157

9 Team Goal Setting in Professional Football 161
Richard Thelwell

9.1 Introduction/background information 161

9.2 Initial needs assessment 162

9.3 Interventions and monitoring 166

9.4 Evaluation of intervention 173

9.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 175

9.6 Summary 177

Questions for students 177

References 178

SECTION C Working with Support Staff 181

10 Role Development and Delivery of Sport Psychology at the Paralympic Games 183
Jonathan Katz

10.1 Introduction/background information 183

10.2 Assessing the requirements/needs of the HQ role 186

10.3 Interventions and monitoring 190

10.4 Evaluation of interventions/role 193

10.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 195

10.6 Epilogue 198

10.7 Summary 199

Questions for students 199

References 200

11 An Integrated Multi-disciplinary Support Service for an Injured Rubgy Union Lock 203
Sarah Cecil, Raphael Brandon and James Moore

11.1 Introduction/background information 203

11.2 Initial needs assessment 204

11.3 Interventions and monitoring 207

11.4 Evaluation of intervention 213

11.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 215

11.6 Summary 219

Questions for students 220

References 220

12 Developing Coach Education Materials in Table Tennis – Applying a Cyclical Model of Performance 223
Tim Holder

12.1 Introduction/background information 223

12.2 Initial needs assessment 227

12.3 Intervention and monitoring 229

12.4 Evaluation of intervention 233

12.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 234

12.6 Summary 235

Questions for students 236

References 236

Index 239