Sociological / Psychological Interventions

This presentation from leading sport psychologist Dr. Penny Werthner from the University of Ottawa focuses mainly on psychological factors of athlete health.

In this presentation Dr. Darren Treasure of the Nike Oregon Project highlights theoretical and practical strategies for coach-athlete communication in track and field.

In this presentation Dr. Darren Treasure of the Nike Oregon Project highlights strategies for the psychological preparation of athletes before major competitions.

In this presentation Dr. Darren Treasure of the Nike Oregon Project highlights theoretical and practical approaches to creating optimal athlete motivation within track and field.

Presented By: The Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre

Transcript of the Coach Cast entitled "Coach Burnout".

In this interview about his book, ‘Periodized Sport Psychology Building the Bulletproof Athlete,’ Risk outlines why he thinks the skills of mental preparation are so important, why athletics needs a practically-oriented book on sport psychology, and why athletes’ mental skills should be periodized and how that concept can help build a bulletproof athlete.

In diagnosing a particular problem, often a coach will ask themselves whether the problem was a biomechanical, physiological or mental one. Rarely do coaches analyze the impact that the social environment had on the problem. In part two of this interview, Jim begins by introducing the basic premises of Foucauldian theory, a well known social theory, and then moves on to discussing their relevance to training theory. For instance, Foucauldian theory provides a different and detailed analysis of the coach-athlete power structure and the dangers a coach should be aware of when being strict and controlling. The conclusion to this interview provides a sobering look at some social aspects of coaching that are often overlooked.

Written by: Andrew P. Driska

Written By: Jane McKay, Ailisa G. Niven, David Lavallee, and Alison White