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Being a Sport Psychologist by Richard Keegan (2015, Trade Paperback)

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Being a Sport Psychologist, Paperback by Keegan, Richard, ISBN 1137300892, ISBN-13 9781137300898, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "In this approachable and accessible guide, Richard Keegan explores and illustrates the key roles that effective sport psychologists perform. With a wealth of practical advice, real-world examples, engaging anecdotes, and an integrated case study, this is the best possible resource for anyone interested in a career in sport psychology"--

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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing

ISBN-101137300892

ISBN-139781137300898

eBay Product ID (ePID)211933914

Product Key Features

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBeing a Sport Psychologist

SubjectSports Psychology, General

Publication Year2015

TypeTextbook

AuthorRichard Keegan

Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Psychology

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight16.1 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2015-032815

Reviews'Richard Keegan takes you on a journey from being to doing in a voyage of discovery.' - Professor Mark B. Andersen, Halmstad University, Sweden 'This book has what it takes to shape the field of sport psychology in very positive ways.' - Associate Professor Zella Moore, Manhattan College, USA 'It uniquely offers something to both the experienced and neophyte practitioner.' - Dr Moira Lafferty, University of Chester, UK 'The model takes you through all of the important processes and decisions that come with being a professional and ethical sport psychologist.' - Dr Chris Harwood, Loughborough University, UK

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal796.01/9

Table Of Content1. Introduction and Overview 2. Ethical Considerations: Protecting the client, yourself and your profession 3. Philosophical Assumptions: The aims, the landscape, and the strategy 4. The Intake Process: Establishing a relationship, aims, expectations, and boundaries 5. Needs Analysis: Establishing needs, skills, demands and goals 6. Case Formulation: Creating a working model 7. Choosing a Support Strategy: Case formulations, evidence and professional judgement 8. Planning the Support Programme 9. Delivery and Monitoring (... and Knowing When You're Finished) 10. Quality Assurance Processes: Recording, reflecting and supervision.

SynopsisIn this approachable and accessible guide, Richard Keegan explores and illustrates the key roles that effective sport psychologists perform. With a wealth of practical advice, real-world examples, engaging anecdotes, and an integrated case study, this is the best possible resource for anyone interested in a career in sport psychology., What makes a great sport psychologist? Is there an ideal style or approach? What do you need to consider when working with a client? In this practical guide, Richard Keegan presents a user-friendly model of the sport psychologist's consulting processes and offers a framework for understanding best practice. Whether you are a trainee or a qualified sport psychologist, this book will help you to deliver a consistent, transparent, effective and ethical service at all levels of sport. Being a Sport Psychologist: - provides a clear and coherent model which accommodates different styles, philosophies and experience levels; - contains worksheets to help you record, evaluate, understand and reflect; - offers a range of useful case studies and examples; - is the first book to describe the process of being a sport psychologist from beginning to end., What makes a great sport psychologist? Is there an ideal style or approach? What do you need to consider when working with a client? In this practical guide, Richard Keegan presents a user-friendly model of the sport psychologist's consulting processes and offers a framework for understanding best practice. Whether you are a trainee or a qualified sport psychologist, this book will help you to deliver a consistent, transparent, effective and ethical service at all levels of sport. Being a Sport Psychologist : - Provides a clear and coherent model which accommodates different styles, philosophies and experience levels; - Contains worksheets to help you record, evaluate, understand and reflect; - Offers a range of useful case studies and examples; - Is the first book to describe the process of being a sport psychologist from beginning to end.

LC Classification NumberBF1-990