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Sport and Performance Psychology for Law Enforcement
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Sport and Performance Psychology for Law Enforcement bridges the science of sport and performance psychology with the operational realities of modern policing. This book equips practitioners to assist law enforcement agencies in fostering resilience, effectiveness, and safety in the line of duty. Drawing on the expertise...
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Sport and Performance Psychology for Law Enforcement bridges the science of sport and performance psychology with the operational realities of modern policing. This book equips practitioners to assist law enforcement agencies in fostering resilience, effectiveness, and safety in the line of duty.
Drawing on the expertise of an international group of psychologists and professionals who work with law enforcement, this book discusses concepts and guidelines for implementing sport and performance psychology practices with law enforcement officers (LEOs). It presents practical frameworks for applying psychological skills in ways that align with the unique demands of policing and facilitates skill transfer from training to line-of-duty performance.
The first section of the book reviews the historical and scientific foundations of the field of sport and performance psychology, delving into the high-performance mindset, and the cognitive and biopsychological factors that shape performance. The second section applies these concepts to police performance.
This book examines police wellness, an emerging area in the psychology of policing. It also examines how performance psychology can be applied to patrol work, training, injury, and critical incident stress management. A dedicated focus is given to the use of force and the perceptual and cognitive adaptations that occur under high-stress, high-stakes conditions.
By combining evidence-based strategies with real-world application, this book supports the development of resilient, high-performing officers while enhancing psychological wellbeing across the profession. It is a resource for psychologists, as well as police and other professionals whose work intersects with law enforcement, including police trainers, legal experts, and policymakers.
We, the editors, are grateful to those who contributed to this book: Chad Sacra and the Roanoke Police Department who opened the door to sport psychology for policing 20 years ago; the New Zealand Police officers who shared their insights; and sport psychology colleagues, Stiliani Chroni and Rich Gordin.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781666953091
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Contributors:
- Edited by John Heil
- Edited by Grainne Somerville
- Edited by Tyler McDaniel
- Edited by Robert Owens
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 472g
Pages: 228
About the Author
John Heil is a Clinical and Sport Psychologist at Psychological Health Roanoke, USA, and past President of the Society for Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology.
Grainne Somerville is a seasoned police leader with over 20 years experience, consulting internationally across policing and human performance.
Robert Owens is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Sport Psychology Practitioner at Psychology Health Roanoke, and Research and Practice Division Head with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, USA.
Tyler McDaniel is a Clinical and Sport/Performance Psychologist at Psychological Health Roanoke, and the Director of Sport and Performance Psychology & Well-Being at Ready|Set|Resilient, USA.
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