Article : Professional Competence in Sport Psychology : Clarifying Some Misunderstandings and Making Future Progress By David Fletcher & Joanne Maher

Professional Issues in Sport Psychology The readings for this unit discuss some important current issues within the field of sport psychology.

It is important to be aware of these issues as they influence training, job opportunities, perception by consumers, and relationships among professionals within the broader field.

Pick one current issue discussed in the readings, summarize the issue, and provide an explanation for how this influences the profession.

Then, analyze the impact that the issue has on your professional plans for applying sport psychology principles.