�Riding the Wave�: Transforming Sport and Exercise Psychology Within an Interdisciplinary Vision

• Autores: Maureen R. Weiss
• Localización: Quest, ISSN 0033-6297, Vol. 60, Nº. 1, 2008, págs. 63-83
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • A metaphor of riding the wave is used as a means of envisioning the future of sport and exercise psychology given what we know about past and present waves in the field. First, I review the waves of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s to understand critical issues in the field and to evaluate the waves as smooth, choppy, or turbulent today. Second, Christina�s (1989) model that views basic and applied research as interdependent and reciprocal is used to situate sport and exercise psychology research. Third, discussion revolves around misperceptions of the term �applied sport psychology� as synonymous with performance enhancement, and a case is made for dropping the term �applied� to be more inclusive of all types of applied research that sport and exercise psychologists do. Fourth, integration among theory, research, and practice is featured as a central and recurring theme that must be sustained for the field to survive and thrive. Finally, I advocate for transforming sport and exercise psychology within an interdisciplinary vision over the coming years in an effort to elevate impact on scientific research and professional practice. This interdisciplinary vision, I believe, is the wave of the future for advancing knowledge, translating research to applications, and maximizing professional development of our students.