PSY FPX 6840 Assessment 3 Ethics In Sport Psychology

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 involves using both individual and group consulting or counseling, depending on the approach of the professional conducting the intervention and the specific needs of the client (AASP, 2016).

What We Do as Sport Psychologists

• Assist clients in coping with the pressures of competitive environments.
• Teach clients skills to enhance cognitive performance during activities.
• Ensure ethical guidelines are followed to establish a strong, successful rapport between the psychologist and the client.

Modes of Modern Communication

Biofeedback Technology

Biofeedback technology allows sport psychologists to observe real-time changes in an athlete’s performance, whether improving or declining. This can be achieved using apps or sensors that attach directly to the athlete’s body.

Ethical Concerns with Biofeedback Technology

• Patient safety
• Avoidance of nonerotic physical contact
• Obtaining informed consent
• According to the AASP ethics code: since technology evolves rapidly, it is difficult to maintain an up-to-date list of all forms of technology (AASP, 2021).

Best Practices to Prevent Ethical Issues

• Work closely with individuals and seek supervision when necessary.
• Establish and maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Stay current with ethical standards.

Maintaining Ethical Practices

• Have a genuine desire to help others.
• Develop competency in the technology being used.
• Recognize and address challenging ethical situations when they arise.

References

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

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

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

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

PSY FPX 6840 Assessment 3 Ethics In Sport Psychology

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

Keegan, R. (2015). Being a sport psychologist. Macmillan International Higher Education.