Discussion Question 1: Adverse Event
Describe a time when you faced adversity as an athlete in the form of an injury, prolonged slump, off-field issue, and so on. How did the adverse event impact your ability to perform to your potential? What did you do to try to cope with the adversity? What helped you to cope with your situation? As you look back, in what ways did you cope that were not very successful?
Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:
Provided detailed context of experience in which you faced adversity and explained how the adversity affected your ability to perform.
Identified successful and unsuccessful coping strategies. [8 points]
Discussion Question 2: Adversity During Competition
Adversity during competition can come in many different forms. What are some of the ways in which athletes can experience adversity during competition? As a sport psychologist or coach, how would you help an athlete you were working with cope with these types of adversity?
Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:
Described accurately some of the ways that athletes can experience adversity during competition.
Identified strategies to help an athlete cope with different types of adversity.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.