Navigating the Globally Evolving Field of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

This edited collection brings together global voices on career development within the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology (SEPP). Divided into seven sections, this book provides insight into becoming a SEPP professional might have. It begins by assessing what the SEPP profession is by offering definitions of sport psychology and considers terminology; ethics; diversity, equity and inclusion; and mental wellbeing. Section 2 focuses on career development, helping readers navigate topics such as business skills and the global job market. Later sections examine specific roles within the profession, including the SEPP researcher, the SEPP practitioner, the SEPP teacher and the SEPP mentor. Throughout, professionals from around the world share their perspectives and experiences of working in SEPP, providing a diverse perspective of SEPP as a professional field. Offering a comprehensive read on the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology globally, this is the ideal resource for graduate students and early-career professionals. It will also be of interest to professionals already working in the area and looking to continue their professional development.

Andrew P. Friesen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Penn State Berks, USA, and a Fellow of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). His research focuses on emotion regulationin sport and the professional development of practitioners. In addition to his academic role, Andrew runs a private practice providing mental performance services to athletes and performers. He has authored and edited numerous publications in applied sport psychology and actively mentors emerging professionals pursuing certification and careers in the field. Sebastian Brueckner is a sport psychologist based in Germany whose work bridges applied practice, teaching, and international collaboration. He has served as a consultant to athletes, coaches, and organizations across levels of performance, with an emphasis on evidence-based approaches to mental skills training and professional development. His scholarship and service reflect a global commitment to advancing the profession, with particular interest in practitioner identity and the integration of research into applied practice. Lauren S. Tashman is the Senior Research Scientist for Mursion, Inc. and Mental Performance Consultant and Leadership Coach based in New York City, USA. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), she has worked with athletes, coaches, business leaders, and performing artists to help individuals and teams consistently perform at their best. She has extensive experience in higher education and professional training, and she is passionate about helping emerging professionals build sustainable, values-driven careers. Her contributions to the field include applied practice, supervision, applying the science of high performance in the business world, and international professional service.

SECTION 1 The Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Profession; 1. What Is Sport Psychology? What is Sport Psychology: An Overview; Okay...But What Exactly Is Sport Psychology?; What is Sport Psychology in Finland? 2. SEPP Terminology Key Sport Psychology Terms Used in Non-clinical and Clinical Settings: A Global Perspective; Words Matter: Terms, Titles, and Terminology Oh My!; A Rose by Any Other Name ... Exploring Competencies within Exercise Psychology 3. Ethics in SEPP Balancing the Ethical and Legal Frontiers in Providing Athlete Well-Being Support; Ethical Issues for Dually Trained Sport and Performance Psychology Professionals; Sport Psych Ethics Outside the Classroom 4. Pursuing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in SEPP A Call to Action: Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Professional Practice; A Scientist-Practitioner's Vantage of Cultural Sport Psychology: Possible Implications for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Fostering an Inclusive Team Culture that Respects Athletes' Religious Identities 5. Mental Health, Mental Well-Being, and Mental Performance The Coexistence of Mental Health and Mental Performance in Sport; Mental Health and Performance Optimization in Sport Psychology; The Psychologist as Welfare Officer at the Olympic Games SECTION 2 Career Development in SEPP; 6. The Entrepreneur Mindset and Business Skills Building a Business in SEPP: Thinking and Acting Like an Entrepreneur; SEPP Practitioner Development of Entrepreneur Mindset and Business Skills; Navigating Ethics, Values, and Principles: The Balancing Act for Sport Psychologist Entrepreneurs in India 7. Careers and the Global Job Market Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Careers and the Job Market; Things Are Not Always What They Seem: Challenging What a Career in SEPP "Should" Look Like; Pursuing a Professional Passion; Fitting In and Standing Out: Navigating the Field of Sport Psychology in Europe as a Young Practitioner 8. The "Global Citizen" Professional Over the Hills and Far Away: Navigating Global Pathways in Sport Psychology Research, Teaching, and Applied Practice; Crossing Borders and Continents as SEPP Professional Women; Journeying the World to Discover Ourselves in Shaping Our Professional Philosophy SECTION 3 The SEPP Researcher; 9. The Scientist-Practitioner A Global Perspective on the Development of Scientist-Practitioners in Sport and Exercise Psychology; The Scientist-Artist-Practitioner Philosophy: Perspectives from the Colonial East; How Neuroscience Informs Mental Health and Sport Performance 10. Basic Research Skills for the Applied Practitioner The Applied Sport Psychology Practitioner and Research: Rationale and Strategies; How Can Mastering Statistics Enhance Evidence-Based Practice?; An SEPP Practitioner's Playbook for Qualitative Research 11. Collaborative Research Teams Research Teams as Lived Collaborative Cosmopolitanism; Embodying an Ethics of Care in Collaborative Research Teams; The Purdue Posse: Our Experience of Building a Clutch Collaborative Research Team 12. Community-Engaged Research The Importance of Community Involvement in Research When Seeking to Attain Global Perspectives; Communication and Cultural Awareness: Building-Blocks for Community-Engaged Research; Doing Research with Youth Sport Participants and Organizations Around the World: Cultural Perspectives and Key Considerations; Relationship-Orientated Personal Disclosure and Mutual Sharing: A Community-Engaged Approach to Mental Performance in Ugandan Cricket 13. Knowledge Mobilization: Closing the Research-to-Practice Gap Knowledge Mobilization: Challenges and Suggestions; Knowledge Mobilization: Communicating Research to the Broader Community; "www.die-sportpsychologen.de": Transfer of Knowledge, Transparency, Networking: A Platform for Sportpsychologists SECTION 4 Practitioner Development as SEPP Professionals; 14. Certification and Continuing Education for the SEPP Professional The Journey of Continuing Education in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology; Complexities of Navigating Training and Certification Options in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology; Beyond Borders: Continuing Education in Applied Sport Psychology 15. Practicing What We Preach: The Consultant as Performer Practitioner Self-development: Finding "Your Way" by Practicing What "You" Preach; Practicing What You Preach: Wearing the Consultant as Performer Hat; The Consultant as Performer: Practicing What You Preach 16. Self-Care for SEPP Professionals Charting the Ethical Path to Sustainable Well-Being for Professionals in Sport and Performance Psychology: A Case for Self-Care; Self-Compassion as a Superpower for Self-Care; Self-Care as a Transnational Black Female Sport Psychologist 17. Building and Maintaining Communities of Practice Communities of Practice in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology: Shaping Ourselves and Shaping the Field... Together; CommUNITY of Practice; Becoming a Social Learning Leader: A New Dimension to Your Practice SECTION 5 The SEPP Practitioner; 18. Philosophy of Practice Philosophy of (and in) Practice; Embodied Practice: An Integration of Sport Psychology, Motor Behavior, and Cultural Studies of Sport; Philosophy of Practice: An Industrial-Organizational Psychology Perspective 19. Technological Advancements in SEPP Practice Integrating Psychophysiology Technology into Practice; Incorporating Technology into the Practice of Sport Psychology; Cognitive Fitness Framework: A New Paradigm for Neuroscience-Informed Performance Enhancement Technologies 20. Consulting and Coaching in SEPP Practice Mastering the Blend: How Coaching Can Elevate Your Consulting Work; Coaching and Consulting as a Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Professional from a Leadership Perspective; Unlocking Potential: Integrating Coaching Techniques into Sport and Exercise Psychology Education 21. Doing Applied Work with Individuals and Groups For One and for All: Performance Psychology Service Delivery Considerations Between Individual and Team Contexts; Approaching Sport Performance Interventions: A Comparative Analysis of Individual, Team, and Individual-within-Team Contexts; Working Relationally: The Collective Wisdom of Applied Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand 22. Doing Applied Work In-Person and Remotely Consulting in the Digital Age: Practical Considerations for Virtual Consulting; It Depends": Best Practices for Virtual Delivery in Mental Performance; In-Person and Remote Consulting in Sport Psychology: Key Debates and Personal Insights 23. Working as an Independent or Integrated SEPP Professional Benefits and Drawbacks to Practicing Independently and as an Embedded Practitioner; Fully Independent or Fully Integrated? Finding the Sweet Spot for Practicing Sport Psychology in High-Performance Settings; From Nowhere Man to Getting by with a Little Help from my Friends 24. Demonstrating a Return on Investment of SEPP Practice Sport Psychology Interventions and Correlates of Performance: A Summary of Published Metäanalyses; Assessing Consulting Effectiveness: Demonstrating Impact and Return on Investment; SPC Consultant Effectiveness: "Have We Made the Boat Go Faster?"; Contributing to the Development of Sport Psychology Programs through Program Evaluation SECTION 6 The SEPP Teacher; 25. Navigating Academia How to Survive and Thrive in Academia in the United States; Laying the Foundations for Sport and Exercise Psychology Practice: A UK Perspective; Navigating the Exercise and Sport Psychology Teaching Path: An International Perspective for Junior Scholars 26. Teaching Mental Skills Teaching Mental Skills to Future Practitioners: The Art Within the Science; Teaching Mental Skills for Tomorrow's Generations; Enhancing Mental Skills for Kinesiology Students in a Sport Psychology Course 27. Teaching for Today's Students Teaching for Today's Students: Connecting Is Key; Active, Engaging, and Authentic Teaching and Learning Ideas for Contemporary Students; Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Technological Advances SECTION 7 The SEPP Mentor; 28. Mentoring Future SEPP Practitioners Mentoring Future Practitioners in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology; Integrating Multicultural Principles in the Supervisor-Supervisee Relationship; Developing Mentor-Mentee Relationships: Suggestions for Initial Partnership 29. Developing Oneself as a Mentor Mentorship in Sport and Exercise Psychology: Nurturing Talent, Building Skills, and Evolving as a Mentor; A Former Mentor and Mentee Reflect Together on Mentor Development; "What the Hell Am I Doing?" Reflections on Developing Oneself as a Mentor 30. Peer Mentoring and Consultation Peer Mentoring: How to Leverage a Powerful "Informal" Learning Opportunity; Putting Peer Consultation into Practice: Two Processes in Action; Peer Mentoring and Consultation: From Trailblazing to Time-Honored Principles