Becoming a Sport Psychologist

"The editors realize that this book about what is sometimes called a "dark science"could be considered "unadulterated self-indulgence." However, as this field becomes more visible to the general public and with the continued growth of the popularity of sports, these stories of lessons learned and practical advice should be interesting and valuable to students mulling possible careers. Summing Up: Recommended."- J A. Badics, Eastern Michigan University in CHOICE

Paul McCarthy is a Lecturer in Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. His research examines issues in applied sport psychology and emotional and attentional processes in sport performers. He has previously published a book on single-case research methods in sport and exercise psychology. Marc Jones is a Reader in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Staffordshire University, UK. He has published over forty academic papers mostly in the area of stress and emotion. He is a registered Sport Psychologist (HCPC) and is currently working as a consultant in professional football.

Introduction Psychiatry On becoming a sportpsych practitioner Physical Education From balls to psychology On becoming a sport psychology consultant: what a long strange trip it's been The long and winding road: becoming an applied sport psychology practitioner "A funny thing happened on the way through my PhD!" How I became a sport psychologist When you come to a fork in the road, take it! Counselling Psychology It's all about relationships: A counselling approach to sport psychology consulting Psychology The (sport) psychologist in spite of himself Adventures in cognitive sport psychology: from theory to practice ... and back again Sporting Success Sweet dreams are made of these: my journey to 2012 Clinical Psychology From clinical science to sport research and intervention No man is an island: building a career in sport and performance psychology through teamwork Sport Science Practitioner-scientist or scientist-practitioner? Becoming a sport psychologist: from Don Bradman to Luke Skywalker "It took me 10 years to become an overnight success" A glance at the 'to do' list of Dr Zoe Knowles....from Olympic park to local children's centre in a day Afterword