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…
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…
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…
