Sport psychology involves the mental and behavioural aspects of participation and performance in sport, exercise, and physical activity. People contact a sport psychology professional for various reasons, including:
Psychology is a regulated profession, and as such, only Registered Psychologists can use the term "psychology." There is no specific exam or credential for "sport psychology." Those qualified to practise sport psychology will have a doctoral degree either in psychology with supplemental training in the sport sciences or in sport sciences with additional training in counseling or clinical psychology.
No! Anyone can benefit from mental skills training, both in relation to sport and other aspects of life. Many of the methods that you may see being used by elite athletes, or may read about, can be easily learned, once they are tailored to your specific circumstances and practiced!
No. However, sport psychology services are generally brief (typically, three to five sessions) and, if you work with a registered psychologist, some of the service may be covered by your extended health care plan.
I have just finished a number doctor and physio sessions at SEMI. I wanted to thank your staff for the first class treatments that I received. My knee feels great and I am looking forward to resuming my workouts. I particularly want to thank the physiotherapist for all their hard work. They are professionals in every sense of the word. It is too bad the only time I see them is when there is something is wrong with me. Also thanks to your front end staff who are efficient and pleasant-it makes coming to SEMI my pleasure.
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