REFERENCE
Martindale, A., & Collins, D. (2012). A Professional Judgment and Decision Making Case Study: Reflection-in-Action Research. The Sport Psychologist, 26(4), 500-518. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.26.4.500
SUMMARY
In this case-study researchers provide insight into how reflection-in-action is useful to professional judgement and decision making (PJDM) in the case of a professional Judo athlete who has been recovering from injury. It is shown that by using reflection in the PDJM the professionals practice is more effective to the athlete as both are consistently revising the plan and working together to better the athlete.
EVALUATION
The assessment that was done in this case-study did not consider the practitioners …show more content…
(2013). Group-based reflective practice in sport psychology: Experiences of two trainee sport and exercise scientists. Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 9(2), 57-67. Retrieved from http://mikesheard.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Mental-Toughness-The-Mindset-Behind-Sporting-Achievement-2nd-edition-Book-review-Sport-Exercise-Psychology-Review.pdf#page=59
SUMMARY
This case-study provides insight into how group-based reflective practice helped the authors to gain a better understanding of themselves as well as those they were sharing with. The authors found that it was more insightful to listen to the experiences of the others in the group rather than reflecting on their own. The authors show how each individual in their group began to gain confidence.
EVALUATION
Although the authors only mentioned one limitation in the case-study (two participants new to reflective practice) a limitation during the future may be the number of people in the group. In saying this the authors found that with supervision from their teacher during the sessions, was helpful in keeping the group on track as well as helping boost confidence. Confidentiality was also highly recommended in this study. …show more content…
However, the articles also show the different techniques that each professional uses.
Each article has a different view of how reflection helps a professional to grow. Uphill & Hemmings (2017) suggest that critical reflection can help to minimize the effect that vulnerability has on an athlete. In contrast, the group-based reflection showed that sharing experiences between a small group of professionals helped the professional to grow and make their practice more effective (Huntley & Kentzer, 2013).
In all four case-studies other research was relied upon to further the practice of reflection as well as to influence the outcome of the studies. Knowles, Katz & Gilbourne (2012) found this in their case-study as they were reflecting on their own experiences and needed to draw upon previous experiences from other researchers.
In saying this, all four case-studies drew on their own experiences wanting to further their knowledge and reflective practice. The objective of these case-studies is to guide sports psychologists to a more effective practice and give them an opportunity to grow as a