To incorporate what you’re learning about a cultural sport psychology-related topic, you will write a reflection about a recent sport news story. Your article will be assigned to you during the first week of class. Although this is a “reflection,” you must also analyze the article using information from the text and the theories and ideas covered in class. At a minimum, answer the following questions about your article:
What do you see as the biggest cultural challenges presented in the article?
What issues might the article’s athlete, coach, or team be struggling with, both personally and with respect to his/her sport?
What must be done to change or eliminate the “issues” represented in the article?
What is it that an SPC (sport psychology consultant) would HAVE to know or understand to work with the athlete, coach, or team in question on this issue?