The School Psychologist and Sport

SUMMARY

This article provides a background and logical explanation for school psychologists to feel justified in the pursuit of providing sport psychology services. This perspective is useful for the school psychologist or other school administrative personnel who may question or be questioned about the value or need for the provision of sport psychology services. In addition, issues surrounding sport psychology with interscholastic athletes and methods for providing these by school psychologists are considered. Finally, the school/family interview is discussed as a systems oriented method of school/sport psychology assessment and intervention.

Key Words:

• Sport psychology
• school psychologist
• systems theory
• families
• athletes