Lauren S. Tashman - Böcker

This edited collection brings together global voices on career development within the field of sport, exercise and performance psychology (SEPP).Divided into seven sections, the book provides insight into various identities a SEPP practitioner might have. It begins by assessing what the SEPP profession is by offering definitions of sport psychology and considers terminology, ethics, diversity, equity, & inclusion, and mental wellbeing. Section 2 focuses on career development, helping readers navigate such topics as business skills, and the global job market. Later sections then look at specific roles within the profession, including the SEPP Researcher, the SEPP Practitioner, the SEPP teacher and the SEPP Mentor. Throughout, professionals from across the world share their perspectives and experiences of working in SEPP, providing a diverse perspective on SEPP as a professional field.Offering a comprehensive read on the field of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology globally, this is the ideal resource for graduate students and early career professionals. It will also be of interest to professionals already working in the area and looking to continue their professional development.

This edited collection brings together global voices on career development within the field of sport, exercise and performance psychology (SEPP).Divided into seven sections, the book provides insight into various identities a SEPP practitioner might have. It begins by assessing what the SEPP profession is by offering definitions of sport psychology and considers terminology, ethics, diversity, equity, & inclusion, and mental wellbeing. Section 2 focuses on career development, helping readers navigate such topics as business skills, and the global job market. Later sections then look at specific roles within the profession, including the SEPP Researcher, the SEPP Practitioner, the SEPP teacher and the SEPP Mentor. Throughout, professionals from across the world share their perspectives and experiences of working in SEPP, providing a diverse perspective on SEPP as a professional field.Offering a comprehensive read on the field of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology globally, this is the ideal resource for graduate students and early career professionals. It will also be of interest to professionals already working in the area and looking to continue their professional development.

This edited collection offers global perspectives on contextually competent applied service delivery within the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology (SEPP).Professionals from around the globe join together to share their perspectives and experiences in SEPP, with each chapter offering insight across three different areas within a specific sport, exercise or performance domain. The book begins with physical activity domains, sharing perspectives on working with athletes, including those with hidden and physical disabilities, in youth sport, with coaches, and with exercisers, including elderly exercisers. It then goes on to look at other performance domains, providing insight into working in Esport, with military and tactical professionals, within business contexts, with performing artists, and in the healthcare sector. Brought together, the authors offer a diverse perspective on what it means to provide competent service delivery across a range of settings that a SEPP practitioner might work within.Global in scope and offering a comprehensive overview of service delivery within sport, exercise and performance psychology, this is a valuable resource for graduate students wanting to understand the areas within which they could work, early career professionals starting out, and practitioners at any career stage looking to continue their professional development.

This edited collection offers global perspectives on contextually competent applied service delivery within the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology (SEPP).Professionals from around the globe join together to share their perspectives and experiences in SEPP, with each chapter offering insight across three different areas within a specific sport, exercise or performance domain. The book begins with physical activity domains, sharing perspectives on working with athletes, including those with hidden and physical disabilities, in youth sport, with coaches, and with exercisers, including elderly exercisers. It then goes on to look at other performance domains, providing insight into working in Esport, with military and tactical professionals, within business contexts, with performing artists, and in the healthcare sector. Brought together, the authors offer a diverse perspective on what it means to provide competent service delivery across a range of settings that a SEPP practitioner might work within.Global in scope and offering a comprehensive overview of service delivery within sport, exercise and performance psychology, this is a valuable resource for graduate students wanting to understand the areas within which they could work, early career professionals starting out, and practitioners at any career stage looking to continue their professional development.

Global Practices and Training in Applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology offers case analysis as a vehicle to address issues and experiences in the application of sport, exercise, and performance psychology (SEPP) and the supervision/training of individuals to become professionals in the field. A follow-up to Becoming a Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Professional (2014), this book features a discussion of real-world case examples which highlight various aspects of professional practice as well as supervision and training. Professionals from around the world, including the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia share diverse experiences, providing a uniquely in-depth, global perspective. The case studies contained in the book were selected to provide insight into specific elements of applied practice and supervision/training through a global lens as well as demonstrate the value of incorporating case analysis and reflection into one’s training and continued professional development. Case analysis is an essential part of learning and instruction. Beyond educating the reader about theories and research on related topics in the field, case analysis allows for more complex levels of learning, including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of diverse scenarios. In Part I of this book, the cases focus on applied SEPP practice; Part II is comprised of cases that focus on training and supervision.This book is essential reading for graduate students and neophyte professionals in the field for whom it is critical to learn how to effectively apply knowledge to real-world sport, exercise, and performance psychology scenarios. In addition, the book is a useful resource for seasoned and expert practitioners and supervisors who can use case analysis as a means of continuing their professional development.

Global Practices and Training in Applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology offers case analysis as a vehicle to address issues and experiences in the application of sport, exercise, and performance psychology (SEPP) and the supervision/training of individuals to become professionals in the field. A follow-up to Becoming a Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Professional (2014), this book features a discussion of real-world case examples which highlight various aspects of professional practice as well as supervision and training. Professionals from around the world, including the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia share diverse experiences, providing a uniquely in-depth, global perspective. The case studies contained in the book were selected to provide insight into specific elements of applied practice and supervision/training through a global lens as well as demonstrate the value of incorporating case analysis and reflection into one’s training and continued professional development. Case analysis is an essential part of learning and instruction. Beyond educating the reader about theories and research on related topics in the field, case analysis allows for more complex levels of learning, including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of diverse scenarios. In Part I of this book, the cases focus on applied SEPP practice; Part II is comprised of cases that focus on training and supervision.This book is essential reading for graduate students and neophyte professionals in the field for whom it is critical to learn how to effectively apply knowledge to real-world sport, exercise, and performance psychology scenarios. In addition, the book is a useful resource for seasoned and expert practitioners and supervisors who can use case analysis as a means of continuing their professional development.

Performance Excellence: Stories of Success from the Real World of Sport and Exercise Psychology provides concise and effective lessons on a variety of psychological skills and broader concepts within the domains of exercise, sport, and performance psychology. These skills and concepts include team cohesion, dynamics, and leadership; goal-setting, motivation, and adherence; exercise identity, athletic identity, transitions, and self-awareness; mental training; mindset; and facing and overcoming challenges such as anxiety, burnout, and rehabilitation. Each chapter includes a short educational piece that centers on the select concept and subsequent examples that highlight how the concept works in real life. At the end of each lesson a few takeaways are provided.Over 60 stories of real-world examples provide poignant and compelling lessons and make the material come alive. These stories show the reader in an accessible and engaging way how to apply the sport and exercise psychology concepts outside the classroom. Ultimately, Performance Excellence serves as a wonderful resource for students, as well as for sport and exercise practitioners.

Performance Excellence: Stories of Success from the Real World of Sport and Exercise Psychology provides concise and effective lessons on a variety of psychological skills and broader concepts within the domains of exercise, sport, and performance psychology. These skills and concepts include team cohesion, dynamics, and leadership; goal-setting, motivation, and adherence; exercise identity, athletic identity, transitions, and self-awareness; mental training; mindset; and facing and overcoming challenges such as anxiety, burnout, and rehabilitation. Each chapter includes a short educational piece that centers on the select concept and subsequent examples that highlight how the concept works in real life. At the end of each lesson a few takeaways are provided.Over 60 stories of real-world examples provide poignant and compelling lessons and make the material come alive. These stories show the reader in an accessible and engaging way how to apply the sport and exercise psychology concepts outside the classroom. Ultimately, Performance Excellence serves as a wonderful resource for students, as well as for sport and exercise practitioners.

This edited book by two prominent professionals of Sport and Exercise and Performance Sciences addresses relevant issues and experiences as one becomes a sport, exercise and performance psychology practitioner. Chapters discuss the supervision and training involved along with models of practice, theory, techniques, and ethical issues.