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Julius Jooste - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Practitioners' perceptions of Sport Psychology in South Africa
Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2016Co-Authors: David J. Edwards, Julius JoosteAbstract:This study explicates perceptions of relevant, knowledgeable Sport Psychology stakeholders in South Africa (SA). The study was motivated by three main concerns: first, to contribute towards the growth and development of Sport Psychology; second, to promote Sport Psychology theory and praxis; and third, to establish training and competencies within an economically developing context. A purposive sample, originating from two separate studies, involving a total of 10 practitioners, was used. Information was thematically content analysed. Results suggested that practitioners' perceptions were similar in terms of training, competencies and practice, and different with respect to relative health, research, Sport and performance orientations. Unique features included the valuing of culture, diversity, flexibility and adaptability. Structural needs are outlined. Further relevant academic and professional collaboration should considerably advance the contributions of Sport Psychology at local, national and international level.
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Essential competencies in contemporary applied Sport Psychology : comparative perspectives from South Africa and the United Kingdom : : Sport Psychology
Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2016Co-Authors: Julius Jooste, Ankebé Kruger, B.j.m. Steyn, David J. EdwardsAbstract:Investigation of essential competencies in present-day Sport Psychology practice is critical to keeping the training, education and regulation standards of applied Sport Psychology (ASP) practitioners at the forefront of research (Fletcher & Maher, 2013). Moreover, investigation is also needed to offer a new rationale for promoting academic inquiry in developed and developing contexts. This study identified essential competencies in contemporary Sport Psychology practice and explored the comparative views of a purposefully selected sample (n=9) of expert ASP practitioners/psychologists. Data were gathered by means of semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in South Africa (SA) and the United Kingdom (UK). Interview data were analyzed using thematic content analyses. Main findings suggested that a relational and dependable character, a client-centred focus, an all-encompassing counselling skills-set (facilitative and restorative), and explicit expertise in the domains of Psychology, Sport and Sport science are indispensable to current Sport Psychology practice. Views generated by both stakeholders were remarkably similar and overlapped considerably, which indicated the advanced levels of Sport Psychology praxis in both contexts. It was recommended that behavioural indicators (personal character) and certain skills prerequisites merit special consideration for candidates entering ASP training and practice. An interdisciplinary training model in ASP with acquired competency in both kinesiology and Psychology-based training should become the accepted standard in the training and development of practitioners for the purpose of garnering an inclusive capacity to render client-centred services.
David J. Edwards - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Practitioners' perceptions of Sport Psychology in South Africa
Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2016Co-Authors: David J. Edwards, Julius JoosteAbstract:This study explicates perceptions of relevant, knowledgeable Sport Psychology stakeholders in South Africa (SA). The study was motivated by three main concerns: first, to contribute towards the growth and development of Sport Psychology; second, to promote Sport Psychology theory and praxis; and third, to establish training and competencies within an economically developing context. A purposive sample, originating from two separate studies, involving a total of 10 practitioners, was used. Information was thematically content analysed. Results suggested that practitioners' perceptions were similar in terms of training, competencies and practice, and different with respect to relative health, research, Sport and performance orientations. Unique features included the valuing of culture, diversity, flexibility and adaptability. Structural needs are outlined. Further relevant academic and professional collaboration should considerably advance the contributions of Sport Psychology at local, national and international level.
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Essential competencies in contemporary applied Sport Psychology : comparative perspectives from South Africa and the United Kingdom : : Sport Psychology
Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2016Co-Authors: Julius Jooste, Ankebé Kruger, B.j.m. Steyn, David J. EdwardsAbstract:Investigation of essential competencies in present-day Sport Psychology practice is critical to keeping the training, education and regulation standards of applied Sport Psychology (ASP) practitioners at the forefront of research (Fletcher & Maher, 2013). Moreover, investigation is also needed to offer a new rationale for promoting academic inquiry in developed and developing contexts. This study identified essential competencies in contemporary Sport Psychology practice and explored the comparative views of a purposefully selected sample (n=9) of expert ASP practitioners/psychologists. Data were gathered by means of semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in South Africa (SA) and the United Kingdom (UK). Interview data were analyzed using thematic content analyses. Main findings suggested that a relational and dependable character, a client-centred focus, an all-encompassing counselling skills-set (facilitative and restorative), and explicit expertise in the domains of Psychology, Sport and Sport science are indispensable to current Sport Psychology practice. Views generated by both stakeholders were remarkably similar and overlapped considerably, which indicated the advanced levels of Sport Psychology praxis in both contexts. It was recommended that behavioural indicators (personal character) and certain skills prerequisites merit special consideration for candidates entering ASP training and practice. An interdisciplinary training model in ASP with acquired competency in both kinesiology and Psychology-based training should become the accepted standard in the training and development of practitioners for the purpose of garnering an inclusive capacity to render client-centred services.
Caroline Heaney - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The impact of a Sport Psychology education intervention on physiotherapists
European Journal of Physiotherapy, 2016Co-Authors: Caroline Heaney, Natalie Walker, Alison J. K. Green, Claire L. RostronAbstract:AbstractThe purpose of this study was to measure the impact of an online Sport Psychology education module on the attitudes and behaviours of qualified Sports physiotherapists in the UK. Ninety-five Sport physiotherapists studied either a Sport Psychology module or a control module, and their attitudes and behaviours towards Sport Psychology were measured prior to studying the module and at three points over a six-month period following its completion. It was found that those who had studied the Sport Psychology module demonstrated an improvement in their attitudes towards Sport Psychology immediately following its completion that was significantly higher than those who had studied the control module. Use of Sport Psychology also increased following the Sport Psychology module, with significant differences seen between the intervention and control group on the Sport Psychology subscale, indicating that those who had studied the Sport Psychology module were integrating more Sport Psychology techniques into...
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Bringing Sport Psychology into Physiotherapy
2016Co-Authors: Caroline Heaney, Natalie Walker, Alison J. K. Green, Claire L. RostronAbstract:Whilst the benefits of Sport Psychology intervention during injury rehabilitation are well documented it appears that it remains underutilised by physiotherapists (Alexanders, Anderson and Henderson, 2015, Physiotherapy , 101 , 95-102). A lack of education in this field for physiotherapists has been suggested as a causative factor. Preliminary studies undertaken on North American populations have shown support for Sport Psychology education interventions but no studies have examined physiotherapists and none have been UK based. The purpose of this study was therefore to measure the impact of an online Sport Psychology education module on the Sport Psychology related attitudes and behaviours of physiotherapists in the UK. Following ethical approval, ninety-five Sport physiotherapists studied either an online Sport Psychology module ( n =44, 23 males, 21 females, mean age: 33.7 + 8.2) or a control module ( n =51, 26 males, 25 females, mean age: 36.1 + 8.8), and their attitudes and behaviours towards Sport Psychology were measured prior to studying the module and at three points over a six-month period following its completion. This data was collected using a questionnaire package that included the Attitudes About Imagery Survey (Hamson-Utley, Martin and Walters, 2008, Journal of Athletic Training , 43 , 258-264) and the Psychology of Injury Usage Survey (Stiller-Ostrowski, Gould and Covassin, 2009, Journal of Athletic Training , 44 , 482-489). It was found that those who had studied the Sport Psychology module demonstrated an improvement in their attitudes towards Sport Psychology immediately following its completion that was significantly higher than those who had studied the control module ( F (1,93) = 4.44, P = 0.038). Use of Sport Psychology also increased following the Sport Psychology module, with significant differences seen between the intervention and control group on the Sport Psychology subscale ( F (1,93) = 6.83, P = 0.010), indicating that those who had studied the Sport Psychology module were integrating more Sport Psychology techniques such as imagery, relaxation and self-talk into their practice than those who had studied the control module. The Sport Psychology module was well received by the physiotherapists with most rating it as highly beneficial and indicating that they had been motivated to undertake further study on the topic. Qualitative data revealed that the physiotherapists particularly liked the practical application of the module. It was concluded that the online Sport Psychology module was effective in improving the attitudes and behaviours of UK physiotherapists and that more Sport Psychology education opportunities should be made available.
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THE IMPACT OF Sport Psychology EDUCATION ON THE PRACTICE OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2013Co-Authors: Caroline HeaneyAbstract:Sports injury can lead to negative psychological reactions such as frustration or depression and there is now a body of evidence which indicates that Sport Psychology intervention can benefit Sports injury rehabilitation (Heaney, IJSEP 2006;4:67–80). It would, however, appear that physiotherapists are often not equipped to integrate Sport Psychology into rehabilitation. Generally research has shown that physiotherapists recognise the importance of psychological factors but lack the training to utilise Sport Psychology (Arvinen-Barrow et al. JSR 2007;16:111–121). This suggests a need for further training; yet limited research exists examining such training. Therefore the purpose of this investigation was to examine the impact of Sport Psychology education on physiotherapists. 67 physiotherapists were assigned to the intervention group who studied an online Sport Psychology module and 68 were assigned to the control group, who studied an equivalent module with no Psychology content. A questionnaire package which included the Psychology of Injury Usage Survey (Stiller-Ostrowski et al. JAT 2009;44:482–9) and the Attitudes About Imagery Survey (Hamson-Utley et al. JAT 2008;43:258–264) was completed by the participants at four points: immediately before, immediately after, 3 months and 6 months after completing the module. Data were collected on areas such as attitudes towards Sport Psychology, use of Sport Psychology and referral. Studying the module appeared to have a positive impact on the physiotherapists. Both attitudes towards and use of Sport Psychology improved following completion of the module. Importantly, use of Sport Psychology strategies was maintained during the 6 months following the completion of the module indicating a positive longitudinal effect. The findings of this study would suggest that Sport Psychology CPD courses should be more widely available to practicing physiotherapists.
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Recommendations for successfully integrating Sport Psychology into athletic therapy
Athletic Therapy Today, 2006Co-Authors: Caroline HeaneyAbstract:Although Sport Psychology is still a relatively new concept in athletic therapy, there is a wealth of evidence to suggest that Sport-Psychology interventions can positively influence Sports-injury rehabilitation.'Sport-Psychology interventions during rehabilitation have been associated with positive outcomes including increased adherence, reduced stress and anxiety, and enhanced recovery rates. Despite these findings, however, there appears to be relatively little use of such interventions by athletic trainers and other Sports-injury rehabilitation professionals. Several reasons have been suggested to explain this low rate of use, including a lack of knowledge of the potential benefits of Sport Psychology among both athletes and rehabilitation professionals, a lack of access to Sport-Psychology consultants or services, and the perceived stigma among athletes associated with consulting a Sport-Psychology consultant. In order to provide injured athletes with this potentially beneficial source of support, barriers to the use of Sport-Psychology services must be diminished.
Robin S. Vealey - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Current status and prominent issues in Sport Psychology interventions.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 1994Co-Authors: Robin S. VealeyAbstract:The prospect of human psycho-behavioral change has fueled the development and growth of applied Sport Psychology and psychological intervention with athletes. The purpose of this review is to examine the current status of Sport Psychology interventions and identify issues related to psychological intervention in Sport. The development of Sport Psychology in North America is overviewed and issues arising from the emergence of applied Sport Psychology are identified. Sport Psychology intervention research is reviewed and it is concluded that the effectiveness of Sport Psychology interventions is supported in the literature. Problems in intervention research are identified and future directions for Sport Psychology are suggested. These suggestions include a science-practice integration, the use of idiographic assessment methods, the identification and control of moderator variables, and the contextualization of interventions within the unique environment of Sport.
Mark Bawden - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Doing Sport Psychology briefly? A critical review of single session therapeutic approaches and their relevance to Sport Psychology
International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2015Co-Authors: Tim Pitt, Owen Thomas, Pete Lindsay, Sheldon Hanton, Mark BawdenAbstract:Recent research in Sport Psychology has noted the potential importance of providing Sport psychologists with a systematic approach to solve problems in settings constrained by time and pressure. To this end, a growing body of single session therapy (SST) research exists within psychotherapeutic literature and other domains of support work from which Sport Psychology might take both theoretical and practical guidance. In this article, we review the extant SST literature to provide a rationale for the potential systematic exploration of such therapeutic approaches within Sport Psychology. The article contextualizes SST as a therapeutic approach and summarizes the characteristics and effectiveness of these approaches via a critical review of descriptive and outcome-focused SST studies. Finally, the article discusses the potential relevance, applicability, and implications of SST approaches to applied Sport Psychology and addresses future directions for research.
