Jobs in Cognitive PsychologyJune 3, 2017 – 06:45 pm
The brain is an amazing thing. Like many amazing things, it is also quite complex. It can process information and data; store and recall information and data; and influence how we behave and feel. All of these tasks are often done simultaneously, or at least within milliseconds of each other. Cognitive psychology is meant to help us try to understand the human thought process and how we acquire, process, and store information. Professionals in this…
International Journal of Sport PsychologyApril 25, 2017 – 05:35 pm
The International Journal of Sport Psychology publishes empirical and theoretical contributions in the human movement sciences from all over the world. Manuscripts related to psychology, sport pedagogy, exercise and sport performance are suited to the Journal s scope. IJSP s aims are to disseminate results of rigorous and relevant studies, to expose positions and commentaries regarding the development of theory and confirmation or contradiction of…
Definition of Sports PsychologyApril 22, 2017 – 05:34 pm
Sports psychologist motivates football players in the locker room. Photo Credit Mike Powell/DigitalVision/Getty Images Success or failure on the field often depends on mental factors as much as physical ones. Sport psychologists recognize the dramatic impact of the athlete s mindset, and focus on preparing the mind to overcome obstacles on the field while boosting confidence for optimal performance. By definition, sport psychology is the study of…
Graduate Schools for Sports PsychologyApril 4, 2017 – 05:11 pm
Sports psychology masters programs are quickly becoming a necessary prerequisite in order to be competitive in the field. The field of sports psychology may boast unique opportunities for those interested in sports, health, or exercise. There may be a limited number of potential career opportunities available to sports psychologists. Earning a master s degree in sports psychology will allow students to apply for certification by the Association for…
Sports Psychology Undergraduate ProgramsMarch 8, 2017 – 05:00 pm
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Psychology at Adams State combines Human Performance & Physical Education with Psychology. The degree offers students the opportunity to learn more about psychological concepts and apply these to a sport context as well as develop an understanding of sport and exercise psychology. Our program increases student understanding of: sports participants, environments, and group processes performance enhancing…
Journal of Sports and Exercise PsychologyMarch 5, 2017 – 05:00 pm
The Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology ( JSEP ) publishes peer-reviewed research articles by leading world scholars that explore the interactions between psychology and exercise and sport performance, editorials about contemporary issues in the field, abstracts of current research on sport and exercise psychology, and book reviews. The Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology is an official publication of the North American Society…
Exercise and Sports PsychologyFebruary 18, 2017 – 04:45 pm
Major Point: Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in sport and exercise psychology can broaden their understanding of the field by taking courses in psychology and exercise science, assisting with research, volunteer coaching, and communicating with current SEP professionals. How do I become a sport psychologist? Due to the increasing visibility of the field of sport and exercise psychology (SEP), questions such as this…
