PRESENTATION OUTLINE
WHAT DOES THIS FEILD DO?
The field focuses on the mindset of the players. The same mental preparation that helps NBA players make a half-court shots can help an student pass a big test. It is all about achieving top form and a positive outlook despite setbacks, losses or distractions.
TYPES OF EDUCATION
- Earn a bachelor's degree 4yr
- Earn a master's degree- 2 more additional years
- Earn a PhD or PsyD -2 additional years
- A combination of physical education and psychology is essential.
THE LARGEST EMPLOYES FOR THIS FELID IS
- University athletic departments can earn $60,000 to $80,00o a year.
- The largest employer for this feild is the US army
THE AVERAGE STARTING SALARY IS
An average annual salary for the sports psychologist ranges from between $63,000 to $85,00
Main Keys of Sport psychology
Sport practice: Sport psychology is faced with issues that arise from exercise and sport practice. It tries to better understand these demands and attempts to give assistance in satisfying them.
Sport psychology - Psychology: Sport psychology is an applied subdiscipline of psychology. It partly draws upon knowledge adopted from different branches of psychology and contributes to the further understanding of psychology in general.…
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Sport psychology - Other sport sciences: Sport psychology is one discipline of the sport sciences. The more sport psychology generates specific knowledge by empirical work in the field of sport and physical activity, the more the findings and methods of other sport sciences have to be accounted for. Some questions may only be answered using interdisciplinary app
What are the
responsibilities on the job?
Academic Jobs: Sports psychologists employed at academic institutions teach and conduct research.
Applied Psychology Positions: Sports psychologists employed in these positions train teams and athletes how to enhance motivation and performance.
Clinical Psychology: Clinical sports psychologists meet individually with athletes and coaches
Sports psychologists typically emphasize the following concepts:
Expansion of Skills and Interests: Sports psychologists help athletes identify potential skills they can develop and recommend strategies to develop them.
Goal Accomplishment: Sports psychologists work individually with athletes to set reachable goals.
Mind and Body components: Sports psychologists work with athletes to remove mental behaviors preventing them from performing at their max.
Team Spirit: Sports psychologists teach teams how more effectively work together. They also recommend strategies to enhance group cohesion.
