Sport and Performance Psychology for Law Enforcement

Nyhet

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Av John Heil, Grainne Somerville, Robert Owens, Tyler McDaniel

1 749 kr

Kommande

Bridging the science of sport and performance psychology with the operational realities of modern policing, this book equips practitioners to assist law enforcement agencies in fostering resilience, effectiveness, and safety in the line of duty.Drawing on the expertise of an international group of psychologists and professionals who work with law enforcement, this book discusses concepts and guidelines for implementing sport and performance psychology practices with law enforcement officers (LEOs). It presents practical frameworks for applying psychological skills in ways that align with the unique demands of policing and facilitates skill transfer from training to line-of-duty performance. The first section of the book reviews the historical and scientific foundations of the field of sport and performance psychology, delving into the high-performance mindset, and the cognitive and biopsychological factors that shape performance. The second section applies these concepts to police performance.This book examines police wellness, an emerging area in the psychology of policing. It also examines how performance psychology can be applied to patrol work, training, injury and critical incident stress management. A dedicated focus is given to the use of force and the perceptual and cognitive adaptations that occur under high-stress, high-stakes conditions. By combining evidence-based strategies with real-world application, this book supports the development of resilient, high-performing officers while enhancing psychological wellbeing across the profession. This work is a resource for psychologists, as well as police and other professionals whose work intersects with law enforcement, including police trainers, legal experts, and policy makers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-07-23
Mått152 x 229 x 25 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor250
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781666953091

Tillhör följande kategorier

John Heil is a Clinical and Sport Psychologist at Psychological Health Roanoke, USA, and past President of the Society for Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology.Grainne Somerville is a seasoned police leader with over 20 years experience, consulting internationally across policing and human performance.Robert Owens is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Sport Psychology Practitioner at Psychology Health Roanoke, and Research and Practice Division Head with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, USA.Tyler McDaniel is a Clinical and Sport/Performance Psychologist at Psychological Health Roanoke, and the Director of Sport and Performance Psychology & Well-Being at Ready|Set|Resilient, USA.

List of ContributorsIntroduction to Police Performance PsycholgyJohn Heil (Psychological Health Roanoke, USA), Grainne Somerville (SP Consultancy, NZ), Robert Owens (Psychological Health Roanoke, USA), and Tyler McDaniel (Psychological Health Roanoke & Ready|Set|Resilient, USA)1. Sport and Performance Psychology in Law EnforcementRobert Owens (Psychological Health Roanoke, USA), Tyler McDaniel (Psychological Health Roanoke & Ready|Set|Resilient, USA), William Land (University of Texas at San Antonio, USA), and Grainne Somerville (SP Consultancy, NZ)2. Optimal Mindsets: Stress, Flow, Clutch, Mindfulness, and the ZoneDaniel Gould (Michigan State University, USA)3. Mind and Body in Action: Cognitive FoundationsGershon Tenenbaum (Ariel University & Reichmann University, Israel) and Roy Bedard (RRB Systems International, USA)4. Mind and Body in Action: Biopsychological FoundationsRoy Bedard (RRB Systems International, USA) and Gershon Tenenbaum (Ariel University & Reichmann University, IL) 5. Fostering a Culture of Wellness and High Performance in PolicingRobert Owens (Psychological Health Roanoke, USA) and Grainne Somerville (SP Consultancy, NZ)6. Patrol Officer Role and Function(ing)Mario S. Staller (University of Applied Sciences for Police and Public Administration, Germany) and Swen Koerner (German Sport University Cologne, DE)7. Use of Force Decision Making: Complexity, Challenge, and ControversyJohn Heil (Psychological Health Roanoke, USA) and Roy Bedard (RRD Systems International, USA)8. Mental Skill Building, Simulation, and Transfer of Training to PracticeJohn Heil (Psychological Health Roanoke, USA) and Arne Nieuwenhuys (University of Auckland, NZ)9. From Theoretical Frameworks to Operational Practice in Law EnforcementGrainne Somerville (SP Consultancy, NZ), Jenni McArthur (Jenni McArthur Psychology, CH), and Stephen Smith (Sport Psychology Ltd, UK)10. From Crisis to Cohesion: A Framework for Law Enforcement Critical Incident ResponseTyler McDaniel (Psychological Health Roanoke & Ready|Set|Resilient, USA) and Amy Athey (Athey Performance, USA)11. The Psychology of Injury, Pain, Rehabilitation, and Return to DutyLes Podhog (University of Montreal and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, CA), John Heil (Psychological Health Roanoke, USA), and John Fraser (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences & University of Kentucky, USA)ConclusionGrainne Somerville (SP Consultancy, NZ) and Robert Owens (Psychological Health Roanoke, USA)Index