Sport & Exercise Psychology
Sport & Exercise Psychologists focus on the psychological factors that affect exercise and sport participation and performance. Some of the issues a Sport & Exercise Psychologist might deal with are:
- Performance Stress
- Optimal level of Stress
- Relaxation Techniques
- Staleness
- Career Counseling
- Coaching Behaviors
- Concentration Training
- Injuries
- Mental Imagery
- Aggression
- Drug and Alcohol Use
- Gender Issues
- Social Dynamics with Sports Teams
- Youth Sport
- Academic Performance
- Altered States of Consciousness
- Burnout
- Eating Disorders of Athletes
- Psychological Profiles
- Self-Concept, Self Esteem and Self-Efficacy
- Sport Initiation and Adherence
Some Sport & Exercise Psychologists specialize in the area of Health Psychology. They might focus on issues such as:
- Altered States of Consciousness
- Exercise Addiction
- Exercise Initiation/Adoption
- Exercise Adherence in Specific Populations
- Mood Benefits Associated with Exercise
- Runner’s High
- Self-Concept, Self Esteem and Self Efficacy
- Stress Reduction benefits of Exercise
- Exercise benefits for Psychiatric Disorders
Fore more information about Sport & Exercise Psychology visit the websites of the following professional organizations:
