Being a Sport Psychologist

Richard Keegan is Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Canberra, Australia. He is a registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and also supervises trainees. He was previously Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Sport Sciences, University of Lincoln, UK.

• 1. Introduction and Overview2. Ethical Considerations: Protecting the client, yourself and your profession3. Philosophical Assumptions: The aims, the landscape, and the strategy4. The Intake Process: Establishing a relationship, aims, expectations, and boundaries5. Needs Analysis: Establishing needs, skills, demands and goals6. Case Formulation: Creating a working model7. Choosing a Support Strategy: Case formulations, evidence and professional judgement8. Planning the Support Programme9. Delivery and Monitoring (... and Knowing When You're Finished)10. Quality Assurance Processes: Recording, reflecting and supervision.

'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 'This text provides a useful insight into the world of a sport psychology consultant. Keegan embraces the issues of ethics, morality and philosophical stance that creates a deeper level of awareness within the reader.' - Dr John Mathers, University of Stirling, UK (for BASES magazine)