Sports Psychology Courses, Insights and Resources

Sports Psychology with Setanta College

At Setanta College, we understand the crucial role that sports psychology plays in enhancing athletic performance, developing resilience and promoting overall wellbeing. Whether you’re an aspiring sports psychologist, a coach looking to deepen their understanding in the area, or an athlete seeking an edfe, our resources are tailored to meet your needs.

In our courses section, the MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology will provide you with the latest sports psychology techniques and insights. The course provides students with the opportunity to embark on the path of becoming an accredited sports psychologist. In our blogs and webinars section, industry experts share their knowledge and experiences. We also provide an insight into how our students and graduates who have applied their learnings in their respective fields.

Sports Psychology Courses

Master of Science in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology

The Master of Science in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology is a unique programme that has been designed in association with a panel of leading experts from the sport, health & fitness industries. With an industry focus, this programme is highly practical and applied, teaching many skills and tools for success in addition to covering the key theoretical components. This programme is designed for practitioners first and foremost, with routes to progress in academia facilitated also.

It is the first programme that has been designed to serve 2 different student streams across multiple international locations. Students from a psychological background enter the programme with ‘graduate basis for chartered membership’ (GBC) from their professional society accredited bachelor’s programme. The programme has been designed to meet the requirements of the main professional societies to continue that GBC pathway at grad-school level. Students coming from a sport science or S&C background will benefit from the structures put in place by the professional psychological societies but also gain exposure to the requirements of the more applied non-psychological industry societies.

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Sports Psychology Articles

Applying Psychological Skills - Developing an Effective Programme

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In the high-stakes world of elite sport, athletes continuously seek ways to augment their physical skills with mental acumen. Psychological Skills Training (PST) is being increasingly recognised as an important element in an athlete’s schedule when preparing for competition. In this article, we explore key factors for implementing a successful PST programme and will delve into the PST preparation cycle.

Psychological Skills Key to Success in Sport

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Psychological Skills Training (PST) has long been a neglected aspect of many sports. This may be due to a lack of understanding of the value of these skills or a lack of certainty around the implementation of PST. There are also many myths around psychological skills; they are only reserved for problem athletes, they take too long to learn therefore neglecting regular practice or that they are simply not useful. Learn more below.

The Role of Sports Psychology in Performance

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The application of science and knowledge has led to advances in athletic performance through new training methods including skills coaching, strength and conditioning, nutrition and sports psychology. With athletic competition being a very competitive endeavor, this has led to athletes, coaches and support teams trying to get an extra 1% over their fellow competitors.

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Accreditation in Sports Psychology

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One such way sport and exercise psychologists can develop characteristics to become competent practitioners is through accreditation pathways. Accreditation is a beneficial but challenging process for candidates. In this article, Dr David McHugh outlines accreditation in sports psychology.

Utilising Mental Imagery to Improve Performance

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Mental imagery, also known as visualisation, is a powerful tool that can help athletes improve their performance. By creating a mental image of a task or movement, athletes can simulate the experience and train their brains to react in the same way they would during a real competition. In this article, we will discuss the uses of mental imagery and seven key areas to consider when developing a mental imagery programme for athletes.

Sports Psychology in the GAA

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“Looking at this development of S&C in the GAA led me to think, if Sports Psychology is 15 years behind S&C, where could Sports Psychology be in 15 years? And how can inter-county teams get a competitive advantage right now by using Sports Psychology support to its full potential?”

Dr David McHugh analyses the role of sports psychology in GAA in the below article.

An Introduction to the MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology and Accreditation Routes in Sports Psychology

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Sports Psychology in Esports

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Athlete Journaling: A Simple Practice to Improve Performance and Wellbeing

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Integrating Sports Psychology into Coaching

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The Psychology of the Olympic Games

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Job Opportunities with a Qualification in Sports Psychology

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Sports Psychology Students & Graduates

Michelle CaulfieldSports Psychology Graduate

MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology graduate Michelle Caulfield provides an insight into her studies, career and her practical application of sports psychology in our Setanta Student Story article.