Sports psychology is a field of science involving the study of the effects psychological factors have on participation in sport. It also investigates the reverse – how playing sport can affect psychological factors and general wellbeing. Sports psychology is a dynamic field that offers a variety of career options, from helping athletes improve their performance through psychological skills, to conducting research into the benefits of exercise in treating and preventing illness and disease. Sports psychology courses cover psychological concepts and their application in various physical exercise settings, including areas such as addiction, anxiety, burnout and injury as they relate to sports participation and performance.
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