A perspective on consultancy teams and technology in applied sport psychology

Pitt, Tim; Lindsay, Peter; Thomas, Owen; Bawden, Mark; Goodwill, Simon; Hanton, Sheldon

doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2014.07.002

Cited by 9 publications

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“…Although Tod et al (2007) reported that students felt uncomfortable and fearful of their behaviour being identified as right or wrong during role-play, engaging in critical discussions on decisions made during mental simulation might help to strengthen the experience base that TSPs can draw from in future consultations. Pitt et al (2015) have also outlined the benefits of immediate, real-time feedback for TSPs who work in consultancy teams, including opportunities to draw upon a greater depth of experience when interpreting client situations, and to enhance TSP expertise in consultancy settings. Martindale and Collins (2013) noted that opportunities to engage in pro-longed practice in combination with real-time feedback is considered one of the conditions for the development of skilled intuition in ASP.…”

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UK Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologists’ Perspectives on Developing Professional Judgment and Decision-Making Expertise During Training

Smith

McEwan

Tod

et al. 2019

The Sport Psychologist

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The research team explored UK trainee sport and exercise psychologists’ perspectives on developing professional-judgment and decision-making (PJDM) expertise during their British Psychological Society Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2). An assorted analysis approach was adopted to combine an existing longitudinal qualitative data set with the collection and analysis of a new qualitative data set. Participants (1 female, 6 male) were interviewed 4 times over a 3-yr training period, at minimum yearly intervals. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and reflexive thematic analysis applied to transcripts using the theoretical concepts of PJDM. Experience, analytical reasoning, and observation of other practitioners’ practice was useful for developing PJDM expertise. PJDM expertise might be optimized through the use of knowledge-elicitation principles. For example, supervisors could embed critical cues in the anecdotes they share to expand the experience base that trainees can draw from when making decisions.

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Section: Applied Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

UK Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologists’ Perspectives on Developing Professional Judgment and Decision-Making Expertise During Training

Smith

McEwan

Tod

et al. 2019

The Sport Psychologist

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“…Initially, a meeting was organized with Zara by the consultancy team (lead and second author). The use of consultancy teams has been advocated as an effective way of developing the consultancy process and supporting the training of neophyte and current sport psychology REBT IN SPORT practitioners (Pitt et al, 2015). During the initial contact with Zara she presented exaggerated bouts of anxiety prior to and during competition, which was having a detrimental effect upon her performance.…”

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Developing Performance Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): A Case Study with an Elite Archer

Wood

Barker

Turner

2017

The Sport Psychologist

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Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT; Ellis, 1957) is a psychotherapeutic approach receiving increasing interest within sport. REBT is focused on identifying, disputing, and replacing irrational beliefs (IBs) with rational beliefs (RBs) to promote emotional well-being and goal achievement. This study provides a detailed case outlining the application and effect of seven one-to-one REBT sessions with an elite level archer who was experiencing performance-related anxiety, before and during competition. The case also offers an insight into common misconceptions, challenges, and guidance for those who may consider applying REBT within their practice. Data revealed meaningful short and long-term (6-months) reductions in IBs and improvements in RBs, self-efficacy, perception of control and archery performance. The case supports the effective application of REBT as an intervention with athletic performers, promoting lasting changes in an athlete’s ability to manage their cognitions, emotions and behaviors in the pursuit of performance excellence.

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“…Dieffenbach & Statler, 2012;Dieffenbach et al, 2009), this study highlighted that a stressor for athletes is not having access to a psychologist. Service providers and psychologists, therefore, need to creatively consider ways in which they might be able to connect with athletes with a disability and their affiliated sports organizations (see, e.g., Jex & Britt, 2014;Pitt et al, 2015).…”

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The organisational stressors encountered by athletes with a disability

Arnold

Wagstaff

Steadman

et al. 2016

Journal of Sports Sciences

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Organisational stressors have been found to be prevalent and problematic for sport performers, with research identifying demographic differences in the stressors encountered. Nevertheless, extant sport psychology research on the topic of stress has generally focused on able-bodied athletes; whilst that which has been conducted on performers with a disability has typically recruited relatively small samples to explore a narrow selection of organisational stressors, or examined other components of the stress process. The purpose of the present study was to explore the various organisational stressors that athletes with a disability encounter. The sample comprised 18 elite athletes with a disability (10 male, 8 female) who had a classified disability and experience of competing at a major championships in their sport (e.g., Paralympic Games, World Championships). Participants took part in a semi-structured interview which was analysed by drawing from grounded theory procedures. A total of 316 organisational stressors were identified, which were abstracted into 31 concepts and four, previously conceptualised, exploratory schemes: leadership and personnel issues, cultural and team issues, logistical and environmental issues, and performance and personal issues. This study not only provides the first illustration of the prevalence of organisational stressors for athletes with a disability, but also significantly points to salient similarities and distinct differences between the stress experiences of performers with and without a disability.

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A perspective on consultancy teams and technology in applied sport psychology

Cited by 9 publications

References 41 publications

UK Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologists’ Perspectives on Developing Professional Judgment and Decision-Making Expertise During Training

UK Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologists’ Perspectives on Developing Professional Judgment and Decision-Making Expertise During Training

Developing Performance Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): A Case Study with an Elite Archer

The organisational stressors encountered by athletes with a disability

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