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Graig M. Chow, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology
Sport Psychology Practitioner
The Field Psychological factors that influence
participation and performance in sport and exercise
Psychological effects derived from participation
Theories and interventions to enhance performance, participation, and personal growth
Areas of Specialization and Interventions
Areas Personality Motivation Stress and anxiety Group dynamics Mental skills training Concentration Exercise
behavior/adherence Injury Burnout Clinical sport psychology Character development Youth sport
Interventions Relaxation Imagery Goal setting Self-talk Routines Activation Biofeedback Mindfulness Self-regulation
techniques Hypnosis Team Building Communication skills
Activities
Typically there is a mix of these activities
Employment Opportunities Faculty position Research center Private practice (CC-AASP) Private practice (clinical or counseling) Army Center for Enhanced Performance
(ACEP) University counseling center University athletic department U.S. Olympic Committee Sport academies
Graduate Training Sport psychology/kinesiology/sport sciences
trackMasters = 2 yearsPh.D. = 3-5 yearsCC-AASP
Clinical or counseling psychology trackMasters = 2 yearsPh.D. = 4-7 years, including internshipPostdoctoral training may be necessaryLicensed psychologist
Masters in sport psychology and Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology has been recommended
Salary Faculty or athletic department = 55-150k
ACEP = 60-90K
Counseling center = 55-90k
Private practice = range is much wider with higher ceiling and lower floor
Amount and Stability of Employment
Limited tenure track professor positions and full-time applied work with only athlete clients
ACEP is largest employer of sport psychology graduate students
Adjunct faculty, athletic department, and college and professional retainer opportunities are increasing
Rapid growth in exercise psychology and application of sport psychology to non-athlete populations
Dress Code Business casual in university and clinical
or counseling private practice settings
However, because much consulting work with athletes and teams occurs during practice, athletic coaching attire is appropriate
Turnover
Low turnover rate for faculty, university (counseling center, athletic department), and USOC positions
Higher turnover rate for private practice and ACEP
Undergraduate Experiences Graduate school is necessary B.A. in psychology and/or kinesiology Typical admission requirements (varies by program)
GPA of 3.3 or higherGRE○ At or above the 50th percentile for verbal/quantitative○ At or above the 60th percentile for analytical writing○ Research experience of one year or higher
Strong letters of recommendation
Most Rewarding Aspects
Variety of activities and available opportunitiesResearch that informs consulting and teachingConsulting with recreational to professional/
international level athletes across all age groups
Supervision of neophyte sport psychology consultants
International travel opportunities
Biggest Drawbacks Tenure track professor positions are
limited
Grant funding for research is scarce – need to be innovative
Difficult to find a career with only a Masters
Full-time consulting work with only athlete clients is rare
Resources APA Division 47
http://www.apadivisions.org/division-47/ AASP
http://www.appliedsportpsych.org NASPSPA
http://www.naspspa.org/ FSU Sport Psychology
http://coe.fsu.edu/Current-Students/Departments/Educational-Psychology-and-Learning-Systems-EPLS/Current-Students/Educational-Psychology/Sport-Psychology
Directory of Graduate Programs in Applied Sport Psychology http://www.appliedsportpsych.org/publications/
graduate-program-directory/