PSY FPX 6840 Assessment 3 Ethics In Sport Psychology

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Capella University

PSY FPX 6840 Current Issues in Sport Psychology

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What is Sport Psychology?

Sport and performance psychology practice involve a fusion of individual and group consultation or counseling, contingent upon the approach of the professional conducting the intervention and the requirements of the client (Association for Applied Sport Psychology [AASP], 2016).

What Sport Psychologists Do

Sport psychologists aid clients in managing the stresses of the competitive milieu, impart skills to enhance cognition during performance, and ensure compliance with ethical standards to foster a fruitful relationship between psychologist and client.

Modes of Modern Communication

Contemporary communication in sport psychology encompasses diverse mediums such as text messaging, social media, email, video conferences, and biofeedback technology.

Biofeedback Technology

Biofeedback technology empowers sport psychologists to monitor an athlete’s performance in real-time, facilitating an understanding of performance fluctuations. This can be accomplished through applications or sensors directly affixed to the athlete’s body.

Ethical Concerns with Biofeedback Technology

Ethical considerations in biofeedback technology encompass patient safety, nonsexual physical contact, and informed consent. The rapid evolution of technology necessitates ongoing vigilance to ensure ethical standards are maintained (AASP, 2021).

Best Practices to Prevent Ethical Issues

To forestall ethical dilemmas, sport psychologists should collaborate closely with clients, seek supervision, establish clear professional boundaries, and remain abreast of ethical standards.

Maintaining Ethical Practices

Upholding ethical practices entails a dedication to aiding individuals, proficiency in technology utilization, and the capacity to recognize and address challenging ethical situations.

References

Association for Applied Sport Psychology. (2016). Retrieved from http://www.appliedsportpsych.org/

Association for Applied Sport Psychology. (2021). ETHICS CODE: AASP Ethical Principles and Standards. Retrieved from https://appliedsportpsych.org/about-the-association-for-applied-sport-psychology/ethics/ethics-code/

Aoyagi, M. W., & Portenga, S. T. (2010). The role of positive ethics and virtues in the context of sport and performance psychology service delivery. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 41(3), 253–259. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019483

PSY FPX 6840 Assessment 3 Ethics In Sport Psychology

Connolly, I., Palmer, M., Barton, H., & Kirwan, G. (Eds.). (2016). An introduction to cyberpsychology. Taylor & Francis.

Etzel, D. E. (2022). Ethical considerations. Ethical Considerations. Retrieved February 2, 2022, from https://media.capella.edu/coursemedia/psyfpx8845element237379/wrapper.asp

Gross, M. J., Bringer, J. D., Kilduff, L. P., Cook, C. J., Hall, R., & Shearer, D. A. (2018). A multi-modal biofeedback protocol to demonstrate physiological manifestations of psychological stress and introduce heart rate variability biofeedback stress management. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 9(4), 216–226. https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2018.1496210

PSY FPX 6840 Assessment 3 Ethics In Sport Psychology

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