Case Study : Athletics Performance
ATHLETICS PERFORMANCE
Industry
Athletics
AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT:
Impact of an injury of psychological and physical performance
Self-confidence
METHODS:
Sports psychological approach coaching to address self-limiting beliefs and fears resulting from a physical injury and impact on sporting performance.
Cognitive-behavioural approach to confidence building.
Gestalt chair work approach to address psychological impact of injury, recovery, and future goal setting.
OUTCOME:
Committed to and played first match post injury with successful outcomes.
Improved psychological awareness and emotional resilience post injury.
Improved confidence and acceptance with the limitations that permanent consequences of physical injury can bring.
Recommendation to liaise with other Professionals to aid with recovery process.
Client appointed a personal trainer to help with recovery and rebuilding physiological strength and flexibility.
Client appointed a Clinical Psychologist for formal counselling.
“Recovering from [an illness] and then playing so well despite having been so fearful and doubtful beforehand has made this occasion an important physical and mental milestone in my life. Your encouragement and insights really have worked!”
