Question: Playbook for Working with Athletes

Sport psychology practitioners (SPPs) work in an environment that can often encourages ethical dilemmas by itself. In this assignment, you will examine this very complex issue by reading an article that highlights how an SPP's work can be impacted by those who signs the paycheck. You will examine the ethical dilemmas posed by working with clients, who are considered employees of an organization, when the organization, itself, has hired the SPP.

For this assignment, read the following article from the Argosy University online library resources:

Moore, Z. (2003). Ethical dilemmas in sport psychology: Discussion and recommendations for practice. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 34(6), 601-610.

After reading the article, answer the following questions:

• When hired to work with employees of an organization, who, ultimately, is your client?

• How do the eight areas highlighted by Moore (2003) differ within the context of working with athletes in private practice and working with athletes as a hired professional through a sport organization and/or team?

• Based on the information in the article by Moore (2003), what steps should an SPP take to assure trust and confidence from both an employee and an employer?

Write a 200-300-word response and submit it to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. In addition, post a copy to M2: Assignment 2 Present your response in Microsoft Word document format and name the file SP6300_M2_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two responses submitted by your peers. In your review and comment, address the following:

• Check if the classmate has examined both sides of working privately with clients compared to working with someone when a third party is paying for the services.

• Does your classmate's posting delve into the complexity of this issue?

• Do they take a position and support it?

Use the feedback you receive on your response as an opportunity to reexamine your opinion and perspective about the complexities of having to satisfy multiple parties within a work environment. Discuss how the feedback you received impacted your growth or how it reinforced your position. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Article: Ethical Dilemmas in Sport Psychology: Discussion and Recommendations for Practice (By Zella E. Moore)