Sports Psychologist
Sport and Exercise Psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance. Sports Psychologists work with amateur and professional athletes to improve their mental and physical health, as well as athletic performances, by using goal setting, imagery, focus strategies, and relaxation techniques, among others.
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KEY SKILLS
Effective communication skills
Ability to motivate others
Active listening
Patience
Problem-solving
Consistency
PROS
Opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Several employment opportunities
Opportunity to interact with famous atheletes
Rewarding Career
Lots of specialisations are possible
Get to travel all over the world
CONS
Education is expensive and takes many years
Highest paying jobs are very competitive
Difficult to maintian a work/life balance.
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Private Practice
Working with a sports team
Consultancy
Hospitals and Clinics
Academia
Research
Interest in Sports and Psychology
Passionate about mental health and sports
You are willing to work long and undefined hours
KEY OPPORTUNITIES
Books
Podcasts
Networking Groups
Interesting Facts about the career
'Sports Psychology Is Only For Elite Performers' is a myth- Any level, age, gender and sport can benefit from the discipline of sports psychology. Parents, coaches and officials also can benefit. Sports psychology covers the entire range of sport and movement behaviour and offers assistance to anyone desiring high-quality experiences in these realms.