Boston University Sports PsychologyOctober 31, 2015 – 10:23 pm
The Master of Education in Counseling has recently expanded to provide the most comprehensive training possible and anticipate changes in licensure requirements. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds who have an interest in the principles and practices underlying the field of counseling. Although a background in social or behavioral sciences is not necessary, students must have a demonstrable understanding of the program and sub concentration…
Schools that offer Sports PsychologyOctober 30, 2015 – 10:22 pm
Find out which universities in Indiana offer psychology programs. See school information, licensing requirements, and learn about salary and job prospects for a psychology career in Indiana. Schools offering . What You Need to Know If you want to pursue a psychology degree in Indiana, there are 4-year, public and private universities in the state that offer bachelor s, master s and doctoral programs in the field. You could complete a bachelor s degree…
Best Schools for Sports PsychologyOctober 21, 2015 – 07:43 pm
Sports psychology is sometimes offered as a concentration within broader educational or counseling psychology degree programs. These programs typically exist at 4-year colleges and universities. Consider the Following: Accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA). Some schools may be affiliated with important organizations, like the American Board of Sports Psychologists, or others that offer certifications, which may prove helpful…
Sports Psychology RequirementsOctober 16, 2015 – 06:03 pm
Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Michelle Alencar, Ph. D. James Becker, Ph. D. Joshua Cotter, Ph. D. Jill Crussemeyer, Ph. D. Keith Freesemann, Ed. D. Mikiko Nakajima, Ed. D. Ralph Rozenek, Ph. D. Evan Schick, Ph. D. Wilbur Wu, Ph. D. Douglas Young, Ph. D. Degree and Program Options Frequently Asked Questions Downloads Option in Sport Psychology and Leadership (120 units) This option has two concentrations – one in Sport Psychology and one in Leadership…
Sports Psychology MotivationOctober 12, 2015 – 03:32 pm
Motivation is the foundation all athletic effort and accomplishment. Without your desire and determination to improve your sports performances, all of the other mental factors, confidence, intensity, focus, and emotions, are meaningless. To become the best athlete you can be, you must be motivated to do what it takes to maximize your ability and achieve your goals. Motivation, simply defined, is the ability to initiate and persist at a task. To perform…
Sports Psychology TrainingOctober 9, 2015 – 02:27 pm
What roles do exercise and sport psychologists perform? Exercise and sport psychologists typically perform three primary roles: 1) teaching, 2) research, and 3) practice. Career opportunities in exercise and sport psychology may emphasize various aspects or combinations of these roles. Careful selection of a career track will guide you in determining the type of graduate training needed to qualify for career opportunities available in the field of…
Mental toughness Training for SportsOctober 3, 2015 – 06:29 am
It’s your last line of defense against being called a candy ass. It can help you compensate for a lack of strength, skill, or natural ability. Arnold talked about it in Pumping Iron (“You just go on and go on and say, ‘I don’t care what happens.’”), and a flu-stricken Michael Jordan exemplified it in the ’97 NBA finals by hitting the Game 5 winning shot after nearly collapsing with exhaustion. It’s what a triathlete needs to survive the last mile…
