Athletes' and coaches' perceptions of sport psychology services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Author

Noah Benjamin Gentner

Date of Award

8-2001

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Human Performance and Sport Studies

Major Professor

Leslee A. Fisher

Committee Members

Craig A. Wrisberg, Joy T. DeSensi

Abstract

In this study, athletes' and coaches' perceptions of Sport Psychology services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville were studied. 119 athletes and coaches competing at the NCAA Division I level participated in the study. Using a questionnaire developed from Partington and Orlick's (1987b) Consultant Evaluation Form, participants were asked to rate their consultants on effectiveness and consultant characteristics. Additionally, they were asked to rate the importance of several Sport Psychology topics. Overall, the results were favorable with athletes and coaches identifying "fit in with team," "useful knowledge," and "easy to relate to" as the three most important characteristics of effective consultants.

Recommended Citation

Gentner, Noah Benjamin, "Athletes' and coaches' perceptions of sport psychology services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2001.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/9617