|
|
 Acne (1,500)
Addictions (1,500)
Advice (1,500)
Allergies (1,092)
Alternative Medicine (1,500)
Anti Aging (1,500)
Breakup (1,500)
Cancer (1,499)
Dental Care (1,500)
Disabilities (1,500)
Divorce (1,500)
Elderly Care (1,498)
Goal Setting (1,500)
Hair Loss (1,500)
Health and Safety (1,497)
Hearing (1,500)
Law of Attraction (1,499)
Marriage (1,500)
Medicine (1,497)
Meditation (1,499)
Men's Health (1,500)
Mental Health (1,500)
Motivational (1,500)
Nutrition (1,495)
Personal Injury (1,499)
Plastic Surgeries (1,500)
Pregnancy (1,496)
Psychology (1,500)
Public Speaking (1,500)
Quit Smoking (1,500)
Religion (1,499)
Self Help (1,500)
Skin Care (1,500)
Sleep (1,500)
Stress Management (1,500)
Teenagers (1,492)
Time Management (1,500)
Weddings (1,500)
Wellness (1,500)
Women's Health (1,500)
Women's Issues (1,500)
|
We all have areas in which we desire to work. Sometimes you choose your career because of inspiration from role models, good returns or a passion in it. Just like other careers, sport psychology requires a person who is ready to acquire the needed skills, abilities and knowledge. Before you start your feet on this path you should be ready to interact well with athletes to help them achieve their goals.
Sports psychologist should have the needed skills that will be effective to the athletes. He should possess knowledge of psychology and of sport along with ability to coin them together and apply them in the training. We have different personalities but to fit in this field one should have a likeable personality. Some athletes are slow learners and are not able to deal with criticisms that come along their way.
The best way to handle such athletes is to show them concern and care then work toward helping them. As a sports psychologist, you should be able to create neutral ground between the athletes and coaches establishing good working relationships. Always avoid making conclusions without spending enough time with athletes and coaches to learn their behavior. The easy way to cope with people is to show them you are willing to listen to them. Express willingness to learn and you will get along with the athletes easily.
To qualify to be a sports psychologist, you should pass through the right avenues of education and ensure you get credentials. At undergraduate level, it is advisable to be involved in fieldwork or internship with a sports team. This gives you a chance to apply the theories you have learnt and prepares you for the start the career.
|
|
|
