1st Edition

School Sport Psychology Perspectives, Programs, and Procedures

By Charles A. Maher Copyright 2005
204 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

214 Pages
by Routledge

Find out how—and why—sports can help you better understand your students Because participation in sports is an integral part of the educational experience for students in both public and private schools, it’s essential that school psychologists and counselors have a solid foundation to help ensure the well-being of student-athletes. School Sport Psychology is a comprehensive... Read more
  • About the Contributors
  • Framework for School Sport Psychology (Charles A. Maher)
  • Sport Psychology Foundations, Organizations, and Related Resources (Leonard Zaichkowsky and Adam Naylor)
  • The School Psychologist and Sport: A Natural Interface to Promote Optimal Functioning Between Student-Athlete, Family, and School Personnel (Marshall L. Mintz)
  • Sport-Based Life Skills Programming in the Schools (Steven J. Danish, Tanya Forneris, and Ian Wallace)
  • Preventing Substance Use Among High School Athletes: The ATLAS and ATHENA Programs (Linn Goldberg and Diane L. Elliot)
  • Development and Implementation of a Sport Psychology Program in an Urban High School (Michael Weissman)
  • Substance Use Among High School Athletes: Implications for Prevention Interventions (Robert J. Pandina, Valerie L. Johnson, Leah M. Lagos, and Helene R. White)
  • A Review of Eating Disorders in Athletes: Recommendations for Secondary School Prevention and Intervention Programs (Thomas B. Hildebrandt)
  • A School Psychologist’s Self-Study Guide to Sport Psychology (Jack J. Lesyk)
  • Index
  • Reference Notes Included

Biography

Charles A. Maher