Symposium 28: Therapeutic methods in sport psychology: Cognitive techniques in mental training: An integrative approach

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank van den Berg
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Cognitive Techniques

The Role of the Sport Psychology Consultant: A Case Study of Ultra-Distance Running

1989 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Bull
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Crisis Intervention ◽  
Psychological Profile ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Descriptive Framework ◽  
Ongoing Evaluation

This article presents a case study describing the contribution of a sport psychology consultant to an ultra-distance runner’s attempt to complete 500 miles (800 kilometers) in 20 days through the deserts of North America. The contribution can be considered in four phases that provide a descriptive framework for the role of a sport psychology consultant: (a) establishing a rapport with the athlete, (b) formulating a psychological profile, (c) evaluating the demands of the athletic pursuit and planning an appropriate mental training program, and (d) ongoing evaluation of progress and crisis intervention.

scholarly journals Desarrollando la técnica combate mediante la visualización

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Tim Lajcik
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Training Center ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Successful Performance ◽  
Training Techniques ◽  
Martial Art ◽  
Training Technique ◽  
The U.S

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Visualization is a training technique that involves creating a detailed mental “movie” of successful performance. This article describes a type of visualization called “mental rehearsal” and explains how it can be used to reinforce the neuromuscular pattern of proper fighting technique. Drawing on his experience as a professional fighter and college coach, his studies in sport psychology as a college student, and his exposure to mental training techniques at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, the author reveals how to use mental imagery to facilitate the mastery of martial art technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">     </span></span></span></span></p>

The Sport Psychology Consultant: Analysis of Critical Components as Viewed by Canadian Olympic Athletes

1987 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry Orlick ◽  
John Partington
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Olympic Games ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Olympic Athletes ◽  
Critical Components

Intensive interviews were conducted with each of 75 Canadian Olympic athletes representing 19 different sports in order to evaluate the sport psychology services offered to them. Athletes representing 12 of the sports indicated they had worked with 1 of 11 sport psychology consultants in preparation for the 1984 Olympic Games. Some were highly satisfied with their consultant and his or her mental training program, others were highly dissatisfied. A profile of the best and worst consultants was developed based upon the athletes’ perceptions of desirable and undesirable consultant characteristics. Suggestions are provided for improving the quality of sport psychology services for elite athletes.

scholarly journals The Self-Practice of Sport Psychologists: Do They Practice What They Preach?

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Pack ◽  
Brian Hemmings ◽  
Monna Arvinen-Barrow
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Cognitive Techniques ◽  
Psychology Literature

The maturation processes of applied sport psychologists have received little research attention despite trainees and practitioners having often reported experiencing challenging circumstances when working with clients. Within clinical psychology literature the self-practice of cognitive techniques, alongside self-reflection, has been advocated as a means of addressing such circumstances, and as a significant source of experiential learning. The present study sought to identify the possible types of, and purposes for, self-practice among twelve UK-based sport psychology practitioners. Thematic analysis of semistructured interviews indicated all participants engaged in self-practice for reasons such as managing the self, enhancing understanding of intervention, and legitimising intervention. Some participants also described limitations to self-practice. Subsequently, three overriding themes emerged from analysis: a) the professional practice swamp, b) approaches to, and purposes for, self-practice, and, c) limitations of self-practice. It is concluded that self-practice may provide a means of better understanding self-as-person and self-as-practitioner, and the interplay between both, and is recommended as part of on-going practitioner maturation.

Using Mental Training during Residential Squad Training in Combat Sports: A Polish Experience

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Nowicki
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Combat Sports ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Combat Sport ◽  
Polish Experience

A popular and effective way to deliver sport psychology to athletes is at residential squad training meetings. This paper describes aspects of the delivery of sport psychology to combat sport athletes in squad training sessions in Poland. Specifically, discussion centers on the methods used, who conducts sessions, and when and what exercises are performed.

Online Mental Training Using WebExcellence

2011 ◽  
pp. 1390-1397
Author(s):  
Emma J. Stodel ◽  
Laura G. Farres ◽  
Colla J. MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
Search Engine ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Google Search ◽  
The Web

The idea of providing mental training1 (MT) and sport psychology services online is becoming more prevalent as technology continues to shape education and the Web becomes more popular. In September 2000, an Internet search for “mental training” using the Google search engine identified 11,700 sites (Stodel & Farres, 2000a). An identical search in March 2004 revealed approximately 74,700 sites, representing an increase of almost 650%. Although a dynamic and fully interactive online MT environment does not yet appear to have been realised, it surely will not be long before this happens. In this chapter we highlight the importance of thoughtful design when developing such training and present a framework to guide the development of online MT.

Designing Online Mental Training Using WebExcellence

2011 ◽  
pp. 596-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma J. Stodel ◽  
Laura G. Farres ◽  
Colla J. MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Web

The idea of providing mental training1 (MT) and sport psychology services online is becoming more prevalent as technology continues to shape education and the Web becomes more popular. In September 2000, a search for “mental training” using Google identified 11,700 sites (Stodel & Farres, 2000a). An identical search in February 2006 revealed approximately 1,330,000 sites, representing an increase of over one hundredfold and by April, 2007, this number had ballooned to 80,800,000. Although a dynamic and fully interactive online MT environment does not yet appear to have been realized, it seems likely in the future. In this chapter we highlight the importance of thoughtful design when developing such training and present a framework to guide the development of online MT.

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