Applying positive psychology in sport: a trainee’s case study

Gunning, S. and Smith, J. (2024) Applying positive psychology in sport: a trainee’s case study. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action. pp. 1-11. ISSN 2152-0712

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Abstract

Positive psychology is an approach to psychology that focuses on the utilization of strengths, positive emotions, well-being, and personal growth to help individuals thrive, flourish, and
achieve optimal functioning. The following case study highlights how positive psychology theories and techniques, specifically strengths-development and gratitude interventions, were implemented into a sport psychology intervention by a trainee sport and exercise psychologist. It is hoped that other practitioners may find the case study a useful insight into how they may be able to incorporate positive psychology into their practice.

Publication Type: Articles
Additional Information: © 2024 Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords: applied practice, case study, gratitude, positive psychology, strengths-development, trainee experiences
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV201 Physical education and training
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports > GV711 Coaching
Divisions: Academic Areas > Institute of Sport
Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Research Theme > Enhancing Sport Performance
Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Research Theme > Health and Well-Being
Academic Areas > Institute of Sport > Research Theme > Occupational Performance
Research Entities > Centre for Health and Allied Sport and Exercise Science Research (CHASER)
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Depositing User: Jenny Smith
Date Deposited: 17 Jun 2024 12:34
Last Modified: 13 Oct 2025 11:50
URI: https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/7559

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