Abstract
Applied sport psychology practitioners are increasingly using digital technology to deliver pre-performance interventions. However, practical and ethical issues surrounding remote delivery has received scant attention. The aim of this case study was to present a method of minimizing potential ethical issues during a digital pre-performance intervention. After referral from the swimming coach, sport psychology intake workshops were conducted with nine competitive swimmers to ascertain interest in receiving psychological support for their forthcoming national swimming event. Subsequently, one day prior the event, four swimmers requested pre-performance psychological preparation assistance. A single strengths-based intervention, based on the positive psychology paradigm, was delivered via WhatsApp with each swimmer privately. Practitioner reflections on the experience included ethical issues for remote interventions, decisions around informed consent in the sporting environment, confidentiality and competency in remote communication. A client information resource sheet for sport psychology practitioners working in the swimming environment is provided. This would cover stipulations from both a legalistic and virtue ethics position.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Sept 2024 |
| Event | Sport and Exercise Psychology: Northern Research and Applied Practice Showcase - Newcastle University, Dame Margaret Barbour Building, Newcastle, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Sept 2024 → 3 Sept 2024 Conference number: 2 |
Conference
| Conference | Sport and Exercise Psychology: Northern Research and Applied Practice Showcase |
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| Abbreviated title | NRAPS |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Newcastle |
| Period | 3/09/24 → 3/09/24 |