dc.contributor.author | Edwards, David, J. | |
dc.contributor.author | Jooste, Julius | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-05-15T07:21:46Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-05-15T07:21:46Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Edwards, D.J. & Jooste, J. 2016. Practitioners' perceptions of sport psychology in South Africa. African journal for physical activity and health sciences (AJPHES), 22(1:1):40-48. [https://journals.co.za/content/ajpherd1/22/Issue-11/EJC187406] | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2411–6939 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10394/23074 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajpherd/article/view/146647 | |
dc.description.abstract | This study explicates perceptions of relevant, knowledgeable sport psychology stakeholders in
South Africa (SA). The study was motivated by three main concerns: first, to contribute towards
the growth and development of sport psychology; second, to promote sport psychology theory
and praxis; and third, to establish training and competencies within an economically developing
context. A purposive sample, originating from two separate studies, involving a total of 10
practitioners, was used. Information was thematically content analysed. Results suggested that
practitioners’ perceptions were similar in terms of training, competencies and practice, and
different with respect to relative health, research, sport and performance orientations. Unique
features included the valuing of culture, diversity, flexibility and adaptability. Structural needs
are outlined. Further relevant academic and professional collaboration should considerably
advance the contributions of sport psychology at local, national and international level | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | LAM Publications Ltd | |
dc.subject | Practitioners’ perceptions | |
dc.subject | Sport psychology | |
dc.subject | Economically developing context | |
dc.subject | South Africa | |
dc.title | Practitioners' perceptions of sport psychology in South Africa | |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.contributor.researchID | 25358596 - Jooste, Julius | |