What is a Sports Psychologist?October 19, 2016 – 12:08 pm
Sports psychologists help athletes perform at peak levels. They may function as trainers, consultants, or therapists. Sports psychologists may offer therapy for issues like eating disorders or career transitions. In some cases, the job includes helping athletes work through off-field problems and assisting them with rehabilitation after injury. Psychologists may offer therapy for issues like eating disorders or career transitions. This can entail…
World of PsychologyOctober 12, 2016 – 11:35 am
World of Psychology is Psych Central’s premier and longest-running blog, focused on the expansive subject that is psychology, human behavior, mental health and illness, and the intersection of technology with all of these things. It is overseen by Dr. John Grohol, and features a regular set of contributors and guest bloggers from many different areas in the field of clinical practice, research and treatment. World of Psychology got its start on using…
Masters in Sports PsychologyOctober 4, 2016 – 08:23 am
Now choose from completing the program online or on-site in Pleasant Hill. The Master of Arts Sport Psychology program at JFK University has earned the distinction of one of the few in the United States that integrates performance enhancement techniques, counseling and sport science. The coursework provides students with a breadth of knowledge in research, theory, counseling, psychopathology, kinesiology, sport injury and the application of psychology…
Psychologist Education neededOctober 2, 2016 – 08:03 am
School is a very influential part of a child s life, and for good reason. Children typically spend a large amount of times attending school, starting at the age of five or even younger. Besides getting their first tastes the world of academia, children will also experience a number of other first while in school - first friends, first enemies, first loves, and first heartbreaks. It is also in school when children first begin to really learn about…
Hospital Psychologist SalarySeptember 26, 2016 – 07:39 am
Clinical psychologists may specialize in treating certain populations, such as children or the elderly. Hemera Images Clinical psychologists make up the largest specialty in the psychology profession. They evaluate, diagnose and treat patients struggling with mental health issues, including researching human behavior, collecting data, formulating hypotheses and applying their theories to test their validity. Clinical psychologists working in hospital…
Sports Psychology ArticlesSeptember 20, 2016 – 07:23 am
Need to up your mind game? Here at Breaking Muscle we want to help you become better at every aspect of training, including the mental side. Here is the list of the top ten sports psychology articles from 2013, counting down from number ten to the most popular one of the year. Which one will it be? And have you read them all? Top 10 Sports Psychology Articles of 2013 (Erica Saint Clair) In 1984 the Russians realized that Olympic athletes who mentally…
Sports Psychologist Job DescriptionSeptember 19, 2016 – 07:20 am
Training/Educational Requirements: Master’s degree Median Salary: $55, per year Job Prospects: Good Job Description Sports psychologists mentally train athletes. They consult with and treat sports professionals for specific conditions, or they may work with them on a regular basis. They work as any other psychologist in that they diagnose and treat psychological issues, but they serve only athletes. There are a variety of different specialties and…
