A prática profissional de uma psicóloga do esporte : cuidados com meninas ginastas para além do desempenho

Abstract

The present study is based on the author’s inquiry into the care provided to individuals beyond their roles as athletes and their sports performances. This study aims to bridge the gap between Sport Psychology and Social Psychology, with the objective of understanding the role of the sport social psychologist. It seeks to clarify the functions, explicit and implicit goals, as well as the duties of the sport psychologist. To achieve this, a theoretical contextualization of Sport Psychology was provided, along with a theoretical review of the emerging field of Social Sport Psychology, and a reflection on the practices in sport psychology, theories, and regulations defining the role of this professional. The context of the sports modality and the team in which the author worked is also presented. The author employs an autoethnographic approach to present narratives developed from the researcher’s experience as a psychologist with an Acrobatic Gymnastics team during two significant competitions held in 2022.