1. An Introduction to ACT for Sport and Performance
Samuel Wood and Martin J. Turner
Part 1: Theoretical and Philosophical Underpinnings of ACT
2. Delving into the Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of ACT
Richard Bennett
3. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Sport Psychology: Where Are We Now?
Samuel Wood and Martin J. Turner
4. Bringing ACT to Life: Six Techniques for Enhancing Psychological Flexibility in Sport and Performance Contexts
David Price and Alban Dickson
5. Measuring What Matters: Challenges and Advances in Evaluating ACT Interventions in Sport
Samuel Wood and Martin J. Turner
Part 2: Applying ACT in Sport
6. Applying ACT to Support Confidence and Performance
Dean R. Watson and Tracy C. Donachie
7. Performing with Vitality: Using DNA-V with Young Athletes
Laura D. Swettenham and Cheryl Grogan
8. Stress, Burnout, and Well-Being in Sports Coaching
Luke Barnes and Peter Olusoga
9. ACT to Address Trauma in Sport
Aura Goldman and Misia Gervis
10. Team ACT at the Olympic Games
Peter Haberl and Meilan Haberl
11. Navigating Disruption: Applying ACT to Injury Rehabilitation and Transitions in Sport
Rebekah-Danielle Brockbank and Samuel Wood
12. Using ACT to Navigate the Challenges of Athlete Identity: A Case Study from Applied Practice
Tom King
13. Delivering ACT Interventions with Neurodivergent Athletes
Samuel Wood
Biography
Samuel Wood, PhD, is a Lecturer in Sport Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with nine years of applied experience across developmental and high-performance sport. He has worked with national and world governing bodies of sport to enhance psychological flexibility among athletes, coaches, and support staff. Sam also supervises trainee sport and exercise psychologists on the BPS and CASES training pathways. As a researcher, his work centres on the application of ACT within sport, and assessing, identifying, and supporting neurodivergent individuals in sporting environments.
Martin J. Turner, PhD, is a Reader in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is a researcher, author, teacher, and Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist (BPS, HCPC Reg., CSci), specialising in well-being and performance under pressure and adversity. He is most known for his work examining the use of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy within performance settings. Martin works within elite sport (Psychologist at Lincoln City FC) and private and public sector organisations.
