A perspective on education and professional development in applied sport psychology |
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| Authors: | P. Wylleman C.G. Harwood A.-M. Elbe A. Reints D. de Caluwé |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium;2. Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium;3. School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Loughborough University, UK;4. Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark;1. Laurentian University, Canada;2. Loughborough University, UK;1. School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom;2. School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University, United Kingdom;3. School of Social and Health Sciences, Abertay University, United Kingdom;4. Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Limerick, Ireland;1. University of Lincoln, UK;2. University College Dublin, Ireland;3. Leeds Metropolitan University, UK;1. The English Institute of Sport, United Kingdom;2. Cardiff School of Sport, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom;3. The Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom;1. School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University, Canada;2. Department of Physical Education, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan;3. Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland;4. Human Studies Program, Laurentian University, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Objectives and methodAs the field of applied sport psychology (ASP) is witnessing a growth in interest in professional practice, it is also faced with the challenge of developing its professional status. Taking into account the lack of research on the career development of ASP practitioners, this article reviews research and information relevant to two major career phases: a) education in preparing for ASP practice, and b) initiation and development of professional ASP practice. The paper also provides an initial collation of information and research regarding ASP education, professional development, and service provision in Europe.Results and conclusionsResults revealed that the field of ASP still faces the challenge of formulating an encompassing and uniformly used definition of ASP; of gaining a better understanding of the career development of ASP professionals, with particular attention for female ASP practitioners; of gaining insight into, analysing and providing quality management in the educational pathways preparing for ASP practice; and of optimising the vocational development of the ASP professional by way of ensuring the quality of ASP service delivery and the development of competencies in ASP practitioners. In conclusion, recommendations are formulated for furthering the development of ASP in Europe, and on the possible role of the European Federation for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (FEPSAC). |
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