Tag: Shameema Yousuf

The release of Social Justice Through Sport and Exercise Psychology, edited by Leslee Fisher (Routledge) comes at a moment when discussions around equity, inclusion, and the politics of participation in sport feel more urgent than ever. This book exposes the regressive tendencies within sport that harm, exclude, and silence, but also offers voices that illustrate how social justice is lived, embodied, and continually negotiated within sporting and academic spaces. In his review, Jacob Law highlights significant contributions to the field by demonstrating the depth and diversity of social justice work within SEP.

Cognitive behaviour therapy in sport is all the rage, as witnessed by two recent publications from Routledge: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Sport and Performance: An Applied Practice Guide by Paul McCarthy, Sahen Gupta & Lindsey Burns, and Applying Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches in Sport edited by Martin J. Turner, Marc V. Jones & Andrew G. Wood. Stuart Carrington’s knowledgeable review guides us through the complexities of the issue.

JCSP seeks to promote an understanding of theory, technique, and empirical findings specifically related to clinical sport psychology. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Gender Equity in Disability Sport: A Rapid Scoping Review by Diane M. Culver, Majidullah Shaikh, Danielle Alexander, Karine Fournier