Motivation and mental skills
Motivation and goal setting, visualization, self-talk, relaxation, attention and confidence.
Professional specialization
Fundamentals of Sports Psychology
A three-day live online programme for psychologists translating established professional skills into sport performance and athlete mental health contexts.
Course snapshot
Overview
Extend psychology practice into sport and performance
The programme provides a structured transition from general psychological practice into applied work with athletes, coaches and sport organizations.
Live lectures are combined with guided discussion, individual exercises, role-play and small-group case analysis.
Curriculum
What the course covers
Stress and communication
Competitive anxiety, performance pressure and effective communication with athletes and coaches.
Injury and return to sport
Psychological responses to injury, readiness for return to sport and case-based intervention planning.
Best fit
Who should attend
- Psychologists and counselling professionals specializing in sport and performance
- Psychologists supporting teams, federations, academies or sports medicine settings
- Psychology postgraduates preparing for professional practice
Credential
Build a foundation for further specialization
Successful participants receive a 12-hour Continuing Professional Development Certificate and the Foundational Badge Module (A.1) within Track A of the Sports Medicine and Science Academy pathway for psychologists.
Apply theory/Plan interventions/Support athletes
Interested in Fundamentals of Sports Psychology?
Register your interest and CARE will follow up when cohort dates are available.