Certificate in Sports Psychology
Build a stronger understanding of the psychological processes that influence performance, and how evidence-informed strategies can support athletes within sport and exercise settings.
Understand the psychological factors that shape performance.
The Certificate in Sports Psychology is a CPD course for coaches and practitioners who want to develop their understanding of the psychological processes that influence human performance in athletic settings.
The course explores psychological techniques and strategies that can support performance, alongside the importance of evaluating athlete needs and working effectively within wider support systems.
It is designed to extend professional knowledge for people working in sport. It does not qualify the learner to practise as a psychologist or provide clinical psychological services.
Four areas of applied sports psychology.
Develop a practical foundation across performance psychology, psychological strategies, athlete needs and integrated support.
Psychological Processes & Performance
Explore the theoretical foundations of psychological processes that can influence human performance in athletic settings.
Performance Strategies
Build awareness of psychological techniques and strategies that may be used to support performance in sport and exercise.
Athlete Needs & Planning
Consider how athlete needs can be evaluated and used to inform appropriate performance-support planning.
Athlete Support Systems
Understand the role of structured teamwork across the wider athlete and player support environment.
Build a foundation for more informed athlete support.
The course develops knowledge across psychological theory, performance strategies, needs evaluation and multidisciplinary working.
For coaches and practitioners working around athlete performance.
The course is suited to people who want a stronger understanding of psychological performance factors while remaining within the scope of their professional role.
Build your knowledge at your own pace.
The Certificate in Sports Psychology is delivered fully online and is self-paced, giving you the flexibility to study around coaching, work and other commitments.
Before you enrol.
Key information about the focus, delivery and intended audience for the Certificate in Sports Psychology.
Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at coaches and practitioners who want to understand psychological processes and performance strategies within sport and exercise environments.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully online and self-paced, so you can access it through your Setanta Academy account at a time that suits you.
What will I study?
The course covers psychological processes that influence performance, practical performance strategies, athlete needs evaluation and athlete support systems.
Does this course qualify me as a psychologist?
No. This is a CPD certificate for professional development. It does not qualify you to practise as a psychologist or provide clinical psychological services.
Does the course carry ECTS?
No. Courses completed through Setanta Academy do not carry ECTS and cannot be used as credit on Setanta College programmes without additional assessment.
Build your understanding of sports psychology.
Study online, work through the course at your own pace and build a stronger foundation in the psychological factors that can influence sport performance.