Sport Psychology

Sport psychology is the study of psychological and mental factors that influence, and are influenced by, participation in sport, exercise and physical activity, and the application of this knowledge to everyday settings. Sport psychologists are interested in how participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity may enhance personal development and wellbeing throughout the life span.

A Sport Psychologist can help you with:

• Performance enhancement and mental skills (e.g. goal setting, imagery, confidence)
• Anxiety management and relaxation
• Concentration and mental preparation
• Stress and time management
• Team building and leadership
• Communication skills
• Travel skills
• Debriefing and program evaluation
• Recovery and restoration
• Injury rehabilitation
• Psychological assessment
• Video analysis of sporting emotions and performances

Extra support for individuals or teams:

• Depression
• Over training and burnout
• Conflict resolution
• Weight management and health behaviours
• Career transitions
• Grief and loss (e.g. de-selection and retirement)
• Balancing sport and study, employment and/or family life

A range of individuals can benefit from seeing a Sport Psychologist. Including (but not limited to):

• Recreational, elite and professional athletes
• Coaches, managers and administrators
• Trainers, physicians and other sport scientists
• Umpires and referees
• Performance artists (e.g. musicians, dancers, actors)
• Employees and employers in any occupation concerned with optimal performance and/or return to work post injury

For more information on our Sport Psychologist go to Clive Jones, GCPSH Sports Psychologist.