How do Coaches’ Attitudes Change When Exposed to a Sport Psychology Workshop?

• DOI: 10.1123/jce.1.1.66
• Publication Date: 2016-08-10T12:41:33Z
• Authors: Rebecca A. Zakrajsek; Sam J. Zizzi
• Keywords: Transtheoretical model; Openness to experience

This study examined: (1) coaches’ attitudes and readiness to use sport psychology (SP) services immediately following a SP workshop; (2) the impact of an educational intervention on usage patterns during one-month follow-up. Ninety swim coaches participated in workshop total 53 completed The majority sample coached at high school or age group level. Data provided some evidence for stage change, with approximately 13% moving from precontemplation contemplation. Two-way mixed ANOVAs did not reveal significant interactions (group × time) main effects time found that personal openness, behavioral control, self-efficacy, intentions increased while perceived barriers decreased post-workshop. Furthermore, changes barriers, self-efficacy were maintained follow-up openness returned close baseline. Lastly, no differences between stage-matched control regard (e.g., contacting consultant, seeking out more information about SP). However, 40% accessed website four-week appropriateness transtheoretical model behavior change applied service will be discussed.