The Applied Sport and Exercise Practitioner

The Applied Sport and Exercise Practitioner is designed to help all developing sport and exercise practitioners navigate the world of applied work. This book explores conceptual issues surrounding applied practice such as the identity and role of the applied practitioner, professional ethics and how to be part of a multi-disciplinary team. Using a cross disciplinary approach, it brings together the challenges and experiences of sport and exercise practitioners. This book links theoretical ideas with actual practice and compares issues across disciplines and domains. Each chapter includes case studies of contemporary issues from practitioners working in different environments and with diverse populations. Important topics such as insurance, data protection, ethic and soft skills are also discussed.

The Applied Sport and Exercise Practitioner is key reading for graduate students and practitioners interested in improving their practice and careers.

Andy Borrie is currently Senior Lecturer in Coaching and Professional Practice at the University of Derby, UK and has more than 30 years of experience in high performance sport and applied sport science.

Charlotte Chandler is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Derby, UK and acts as Postgraduate Coordinator for sport and exercise programmes.

Andy Hooton is Head of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Derby, UK and an HCPC-Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Andy Miles is a Principal Lecturer at Cardiff Met, UK and was the School of Sport’s Director of Enterprise for 10 years.

Paula Watson is an HCPC-Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist in independent practice (Made Up To Move Ltd). She has extensive experience in the field of health behaviour change, both within and outside higher education.