Sports psychology has grown leaps and bounds as a subject area and as a career option within the last two decades. With the increasing competitiveness and professionalism in both International and Domestic sports competitions as well as in professional club format leagues, the demand for sports psychologists has been rising exponentially.

Students with an interest in sports who are also passionate about psychology can combine those two interests by pursuing a career in sports psychology. A sports psychologist helps athletes improve their sports performances by applying psychological skills.

Sports Psychology is a specialized discipline that can help athletes maintain optimal performance and adjust through a combination of psychology and other disciplines such as biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology, and medicine.

• Sports psychologists often work as part of a collaborative team. As you progress in your career there is a greater chance of working with international athletes.
• There are ample research opportunities in the field, therefore a career in research is also lucrative.
• The nature of Job usually provides you with Flexibility of working hours. It is a great segment to build your own personal brand too.
• There are diverse career paths and specialization opportunities (i.e. teaching, youth sports, professional athletics training).

It can be a really dynamic career with all shades of fun, challenges and excitement.

Here is the List of Leading Institutions Offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in Sports Psychology

Sports Psychology Institutes 

Prepared by: Mr. Pankaj Kumar – ASSRM

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