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MASCO Code
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Sports Psychologist
Sports Psychologist provides psychological support and guidance to an athlete across all sports disciplines. They help athletes enhance performance, manage stress and anxiety, recover from injury, and maintain motivation, applying psychological theories and techniques to overcome mental challenges and optimise participation in training and competition.
Tasks
Provide psychological counselling and support to athletes to enhance performance and mental well-being.
Develop and apply mental strategies to help athletes cope with pressure, setbacks, competition demands, and injury recovery.
Assess athletes’ psychological strengths and challenges that affect performance in training and competition.
Conduct psychological assessment and analysis of athletes’ mental and emotional factors to support performance improvement.
Facilitate workshops and mental skills training on focus, motivation, confidence, and resilience.
Support athletes experiencing mental health challenges and provide psychological guidance during recovery from sports injuries.
Monitor athletes’ mental well-being in sporting and non-sporting contexts and provide appropriate psychological support.
Collaborate with coaches and other support staff to align psychological interventions with performance goals.
Skills
Basic
Ability to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
Active listening to understand athletes’ needs and concerns.
Effective time management and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Empathy and sensitivity when working with diverse individuals.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge of performance psychology, mental conditioning techniques, and behavioural assessment in sports settings.
Specific
Ability to provide psychological counselling and support to athletes.
Ability to provide psychological support during crisis situations affecting athletes.
Competency in data analysis and research related to sports psychology.
Knowledge in ethical and professional standards in sports psychology practice.
Knowledge in evidence-based psychological practices in sports settings.
Knowledge in the psychological demands of athletes, training, and competitive performance.
Proficiency in administering and interpreting psychological assessments.
Proficiency in mental training techniques, including goal-setting and visualisation.
Proficiency in using performance and well-being analytics to monitor athlete development.
Additional Info
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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