title: An Evaluative Case Study of a Psychological Skills Training Program for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities.
abstract: The purpose was to develop an evaluative case study of six 3-hr sessions, spaced over 3 months, of psychological skills training (PST) provided to athletes with an intellectual disability who were training for the Basketball Australia State Championships. Participants were 7 males and 7 females, aged 15.8 to 27.1 years, with a receptive language level of 7 to 13.7 years, 2 female coaches, 2 psychologists, and 1 registered psychologist supervisor. Sessions focused specifically on stress management, with primary attention given to cue words, breathing techniques, and positive thinking. Findings, based on interviews and participant observations, revealed that all participants believed that the PST was appropriate and worthwhile.
authors.affiliation: 1 Loughborough University , United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Trish
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gorely
authors.affiliation: 2 University of Queensland , Australia.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jobling
authors.affiliation: 2 University of Queensland , Australia.
authors.forename: Kellie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.affiliation: 2 University of Queensland , Australia.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bruce