School Counseling and the Student Athlete explores empirical, theoretical, and practice-based issues that demand consideration by school-based counseling and educational professionals working at the pre-collegiate level. In its pages, clinicians and students will find insights into both why student athletes experience many of the issues they do as well as the steps that counselors can take to help these individuals and their families. Theories of motivation and theoretical approaches to counseling student athletes are covered to provide an orientation to working with this group.
Key Features
- Thorough discussion of academic, career, personal, and social issues faced by student athletes.
- Consultations with coaches, teachers, and parents incorporated into the counseling process.
- Exploration of commercialism and the student athlete's identity.
- Insights into gender, sexual identity, and cultural issues.
- Each chapter includes discussion questions and available resources for counselors.
Additional Information
Grounded in research and pioneering in its analysis of sports psychology for students in grades K-12, School Counseling and the Student Athlete is a must-have for school counselors, clinicians, and other professionals who work with elementary and secondary students.
