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Beyond a 'Week in the Life' of a trainee sport and exercise psychologist: Demystifying supervised practice through 10 professional activities.

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Τίτλος: Beyond a 'Week in the Life' of a trainee sport and exercise psychologist: Demystifying supervised practice through 10 professional activities.
Συγγραφείς: McKeen, Matthew
Πηγή: Sport & Exercise Psychology Review; Aug2026, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p37-58, 22p
Θεματικοί όροι: Professional practice, Ethical decision making, Client relations, Sports psychologists, Mentoring, Reflective learning, Clinical supervision
Γεωγραφικοί όροι: United Kingdom
Περίληψη: This article focuses on the lived professional experiences of a Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologist enrolled in the Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (QSEP) supervised training pathway in the United Kingdom. It outlines ten key professional activities shaping the trainee’s practice, including developing client relationships, planning and evaluating consultancy, engaging in formal and informal supervision, reflective practice, ethical decision-making, continuing professional development, research, knowledge sharing, portfolio preparation, and practitioner self-care. The article emphasizes the complexity and variability of trainee experiences, highlighting the importance of relational foundations, ethical considerations, and adaptability across diverse professional demands. It aims to provide realistic insight for current and aspiring practitioners, encouraging more open reflections to better prepare students for the challenges of supervised training. [Extracted from the article]
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Βάση Δεδομένων: Biomedical Index
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ISSN:17454980
DOI:10.53841/bpssepr.2026.21.1.37