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WHAT IS SPORT PSYCHOLOGY?

Sports Psychology is a branch of Sports Science that involves the study of the ‘mental’ aspects of sports performance.

WHAT IS SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SUPPORT? 

Sport Psychology Support is where a Sport Psychologist works with an individual sportsperson or team to help them improve or develop their mental skills in order to enhance sports performance.

WHO USES A SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST? 

Sport Psychologists are used by performers of all abilities from club to international level. More and more sports teams and individual athletes are now utilising the services of Sport Psychologists with great success. Basically, any team or individual who is lacking in an aspect of their mental preparation for sport, or who wants to have a 'psychological edge' over their competitors, can benefit from Sport Psychology Support. Very often it is the mental components of performance that can mean the difference between success and failure.

EXAMPLES OF AREAS WHICH A SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST COULD HELP TO DEVELOP:

• Dealing with Pre-Competition Nerves (Anxiety Control)
• Improving Self-Confidence/Belief
• Coping with Sports Injuries
• Improving Concentration/Focus (Attention Control)
• Time & Lifestyle Management
• Developing Team Cohesion
• Developing Pre-Competition Routines
• Post Competition Evaluation and Analysis
• Controlling Aggression
• Goal Setting
• Dealing With Setbacks

 
HOW CAN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SUPPORT BE DELIVERED? 

Sport psychology support can be tailored to meet the needs of the client. A sport psychologist can work with either  individual on a one-to-one basis, or with groups. Additionally, a sport psychologist can provide support to either sports performers directly or to coaches and other support staff.