Sport Psychology Research Laboratory
Description
Dr. Gordon Bloom is a Professor of Sport Psychology at McGill University who has worked with the world’s leading coaches and athletes as both a researcher and sport psychology practitioner for over 20 years. He is currently the director of the McGill Sport Psychology Research Laboratory, where there are currently two inter-related themes of research that have important implications for maximizing the benefits that Canadians accrue through sport participation:
- The knowledge, strategies and behaviours of coaches
- The psychosocial aspects of post concussion rehabilitation in athletes
The majority of research has taken place under theme one, and involves identifying effective knowledge, strategies, and behaviours employed by coaches in terms of leadership practices, mentoring, and team building to develop successful and well-balanced athletes. This research has led to a number of conclusions and applied recommendations that explain what differentiates effective coaches from ineffective ones. Related to this, he has received numerous invitations from academic and sport coaching associations to present his research to scientists, administrators, and coaches at various levels of sport in many different countries. On the second theme, his research program has answered questions pertaining to the psychological and social factors that affect and improve recovery from concussions. For example, the results have identified the serious emotional responses (depression, attempted suicide) and reduced academic performance that athletes with this injury experience. The results of this research highlight the need for practitioners to incorporate social and psychological components for treating concussed athletes, particularly those with long-term symptoms.
Website
https://www.mcgill.ca/sportpsych/
Axis and research theme
AXIS 2 – Participation, Social Inclusion and Rehabilitation Services
THEME 2 – Services, Systems and Policy
Research team
Gordon Bloom, Ph.D.
Contact information
Sport Psychology Research Laboratory
CRIR–Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital
CISSS de Laval
3205, Alton-Goldbloom Place
Laval QC H7V 1R2
P 450 688-9550 (3834)
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
McGill Sports Complex, 475 Pine Avenue West
Montreal, Quebec H2W 1S4
P 514 398-4184 (0516)
