Psychological skills and strategies are trainable self-regulation methods like self-talk and imagery ( Arvinen-Barrow et al., 2015 ). Athletes use psychological strategies to pursue desirable outcomes, which are psychological states, like being optimally motivated and focused ( Hardy et al., 1996
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Evaluating the Profile of Psychological Strategies: An Applied Profile for Assessing the Perceived Effectiveness of Athletes’ Psychological Strategies in Sport
Umut Doğan
Developing an Applied Profile for Assessing the Perceived Effectiveness of Athletes’ Psychological Strategies: A Case Study at the Australian Institute of Sport
Umut Doğan
mainly integrative ( Norcross et al., 2005 ) with a slight leaning toward an acceptance-based approach ( Hayes et al., 2012 ). An integrative approach adapts to the specific needs of athletes and supports the use of psychological strategies that can work best for athletes regardless of their theoretical
Strategies for Fostering a Quality Physical Activity-Based Mentoring Program for Female Youth: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Corliss Bean and Tanya Forneris
The current case outlines practical strategies used by youth leaders to implement a female-only physical activity-based mentoring program. This program was selected as the case for the current paper as it scored the highest on program quality out of 26 different sport and physical activity-based youth programs within a larger project. The two program leaders were interviewed to understand what practical strategies they used to foster a high-quality program within this context. The leaders discussed how they: (a) focused on developing individualized relationships with youth, (b) balanced structure with flexibility to allow for youth voice, (c) intentionally integrated life skills, and (d) combined engaging activities with downtime to differentiate the program from school. This case provides a practical account of how front-line workers in youth mentoring programs, specifically within sport and physical activity contexts, can deliver a quality program. Reflection on areas for future work within the field of sport psychology, including ways to bridge the gap between research and practice and the need to develop communities of practice for youth programmers, are presented.
Adaptation of the Five-Step Career Planning Strategy Framework: A Pilot Intervention Case Study
Hee Jung Hong and Ian Fraser
, studies on career assistance have emerged and been developed in applied sport psychology; these include different types of intervention and services as offered by sport psychology practitioners and career assistance programs (CAPs; Stambulova et al., 2021 ). The five-step career planning strategy (5-SCP
Reflecting on the Game: Situational Stressors, Stress Responses, and Coping in German Elite Volleyball Referees
Lisa-Marie Rückel, Benjamin Noël, André Jungen, Sebastian Brückner, Bernd Strauss, and Stefanie Klatt
In this case study, we indicate the importance of identifying stressors, reactions to such stress, and coping strategies of elite volleyball referees in order to maintain performance, decision making, and well-being. As in line with the transactional model of stress by Lazarus and Folkman ( 1984
Experiencing the Social Environment of a Canoe Kayak Club: A Case Study of a Special Olympics Program
Krystn Orr, M. Blair Evans, Katherine A. Tamminen, and Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos
through attempts to improve the accessibility of facilities (physical), revise the group composition of programs (program), and enhance coach training (social). Previous studies have used the QPP framework to explore potential strategies for improving physical activity experiences for military veterans
Using an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach for Fear of (Re)Injury With a Competitive Figure Skater
Samuel Wood and Martin J. Turner
). Influenced by academic experiences and a desire for a clear framework ( Tod, 2007 ), I came to appreciate the interplay between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physiology and the use of strategies to challenge or control unhelpful internal states that impact performance ( Beck, 2011 ; Knapp & Beck, 2008
Creating a Sustainable Talent-Development Culture: Context-Driven Sport Psychology Practice in a Danish Talent Academy
Louise Kamuk Storm
, social norms, relational strategies, and how the practitioners position themselves, and the field of sport psychology, in relation to clients. No two contexts are the same (e.g., Terry, 2009 ). CDP is a matter of widening practitioners’ and researchers’ perspectives beyond the athletes, which means
Intervening in a Messy Reality: A Case of Interorganizational Collaboration in Talent Development Within the Danish Sport System
Ole Winthereik Mathorne, Natalia Stambulova, and Kristoffer Henriksen
, a Municipality TDC is often in a desirable position to assist the coordination between local stakeholders and organizations, and, therefore, Team Denmark, Danish National Olympic Committee, and most federations have highlighted collaboration with municipalities in their strategies ( Mathorne et al
Acting on Injury: Increasing Psychological Flexibility and Adherence to Rehabilitation
Laura Swettenham and Amy Whitehead
al., 1996 ). Experiential avoidance can lead to various psychopathologies, increased stress, and arousal, which can lead to more self-focused avoidance strategies ( Hayes et al., 2004 ). Exploring experiential avoidance was necessary for James’ case as he was fused with his control agenda: that the harder
