Sport psychology is the scientific study of people and their behaviors in sports and the practical application of that knowledge. Sport psychology coaches help people of all abilities increase sports and fitness performance while enhancing their overall enjoyment of physical activity.
After successfully completely this professional training course, you will have confidence to work with athletes and fitness enthusiasts to optimize performance. This includes youth, beginner, professional and Olympic athlete levels of participation. Some coaches build businesses which specialize in improving performance in sports such as running, martial arts or triathlon, while others work with teams in college or professional settings.
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#1 Understand how psychological factors affect an individual’s physical performance and overall mental toughness.
#2 Understand how participation in sport and fitness impacts psychological development, health, and well-being.
Sport psychology coaches help to improve performance by coaching athletes, players and clients to better manage emotions while understanding the psychological effects on performance.
The performance challenges that many athletes or fitness enthusiasts experience are not always the result of poor conditioning, improper coaching, or technical ability. While many factors can lower performance, the Certified Sport Psychology Coach (CSPC) works by understanding what is occurring in the mind. A credentialed CSPC is uniquely positioned to make a difference for individuals, groups and teams.
When the pressure is on, the person or team that falters most often does so because of mental factors like nervousness, intimidation, lagging concentration, negativity, lack of confidence or an inability to release past mistakes. You will guide your client or team to smoothly move through these challenges.
A vital part of sports psychology is imagery; the process by which you can create, modify or strengthen pathways important to the coordination of your muscles, by training purely within your mind. Imagination is the driving force of imagery. As a certified coach, you will help your clients create the images that take them to the top of their sport or activity of choice.
The psychological aspects of personality and character, influenced by changing mood states and stable personality traits
The influence of personality on participation in different physical activities and how to harness psychological aspects for the best effect
The positive attributes of sport that support healthy mental and emotional cognition
The determinants of success in players, specific sports, competition and even practice
The dynamics required to coach individuals versus groups and the factors that support positive flow for either situation
Psychological Skills Training – the cornerstone of all great Exercise and Sport Psychologists (ESP) coaching; this includes everything from developing vision with imagery to the control of athlete/player/client arousal and anxiety levels
Understanding motivation, self-determination and initiative – including the use of proper feedback techniques for different performance environments
Program Title: Sports Psychology Coach Certification
Title You Will Earn: Certified Sports Psychology Coach (CSPC)
Prerequisites: There are no mandated requisites. We suggest a certification in fitness or health coaching as a prerequisite.
Continuing Education Units: 2.0 NESTA CEUs, 20 ISSA CECs, 2.0 Spencer Institute CEUs, 2.0 MMACA CEUs, 2.0 ITCA CEUs
Recertification Requirements: None. Lifetime Certification.
Once you register, you will be given immediate access to begin your studies.
Certification Exam Requirement: Passing a 75 multiple choice, non-proctored online exam with 70% or higher. Three attempts at the exam are given.
Retest Fee: $95 retest fee applies if the passing requirement is not met at the end of the third exam attempt.
Estimated Completion Time: Course and exam should be completed within one year of purchase. The average student can complete the course if they dedicate approximately 20 hours of study time.
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