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Sport Psychology Interventions shows professionals how to help athletes get the most out of their sport experience and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Edited by Shane Murphy, former sport psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee, this practical guide explains how to assist athletes at all levels in facing the special challenges and unique problems that are common in today's sports world.Unlike texts that discuss psychological interventions aimed directly at improving athletic performance, Sport Psychology Interventions focuses on helping athletes enjoy their participation more and, as a result, perform better and achieve their goals bymanaging their lives successfully,growing and developing as individuals, andexperiencing sport as a positive learning process.This book is written by internationally recognized sport psychologistsexperts who are familiar with the struggles and triumphs of athletes. Using reallife examples, these contributors address issues that are typically encountered by physicians, athletic trainers, psychologists, counselors, and health care professionals working with athletes. They use case studies extensively throughout the book to bring these issues to life.Part I presents a variety of intervention models. By studying each model in the context of its application to a particular kind of athlete, the contributors are able to address specific issues related tochild athletes,competitive recreational athletes,student athletes,female athletes,elite athletes, andother sport groups.The book explains all of the prevalent intervention models in modern sport psychology:Life developmentEducationalMultisystemicFamily systemsOrganizationalDevelopmentalMarital therapyCognitivebehavioralEach chapter begins with one or more case studies that show how each intervention applies to sport psychology and how that intervention is used.Part II examines issues commonly encountered by many helping professionals in the sport setting. Case studies illustrate how sport psychology can be used in counseling athletes who are experiencing special circumstances, includinginjury,alcohol and drug use,eating disorders and weight management,career transitions, andovertraining and burnout.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sport Psychology Interventions'? A: The book primarily focuses on helping athletes enjoy their participation in sports and managing their lives effectively, rather than solely improving athletic performance.
- Q: Who is the editor of this book? A: The book is edited by Shane Murphy, who is a former sport psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee.
- Q: How many pages does 'Sport Psychology Interventions' have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Sport Psychology Interventions' published? A: The book was published on January 5, 1995.
- Q: What types of athletes are discussed in the book? A: The book addresses various types of athletes including child athletes, competitive recreational athletes, student athletes, female athletes, elite athletes, and other sport groups.
- Q: What are some common issues addressed in the book? A: Common issues include injury, alcohol and drug use, eating disorders and weight management, career transitions, and overtraining and burnout.
- Q: Are there case studies included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes real-life case studies that illustrate how various sport psychology interventions are applied.
- Q: What intervention models are explained in the book? A: The book explains several intervention models, including life development, educational, multisystemic, family systems, organizational, developmental, marital therapy, and cognitive-behavioral models.
- Q: Is the book suitable for professionals working with athletes? A: Yes, it is designed for professionals such as physicians, athletic trainers, psychologists, counselors, and healthcare professionals who work with athletes.