Faculty Publications

Applying Sport Psychology to Clinical Practice in Athletic Training and Athletic Therapy

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Athletic therapy, athletic training, sport injury psychology, sport psychology, sports medicine

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Sport Psychology in Action

Abstract

Applying sport psychology evidence and expertise contributes to the effectiveness of clinical practice in the professions of athletic training and athletic therapy (ATAT). Experts and scholars from athletic training, athletic therapy, and sport psychology research and consulting contributed examples of evidence-based practice (EBP) applications around nine broad areas of clinical practice in ATAT: creating caring climates, demonstrating cultural competence, educating patients and professionals, collaborating with the healthcare team, motivating patients for rehabilitation adherence, integrating mental skills, assessing patient-reported outcomes, referring patients for mental health concerns, and making clinical management decisions like return-to-play (RTP). Applying these concepts strengthens clinical practice effectiveness and benefits the many and diverse patient populations served by athletic trainers and athletic therapists (ATs).

Department

Department of Kinesiology and Athletic Training

Original Publication Date

6-11-2025

DOI of published version

10.1080/21520704.2025.2512544

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