This post was written by Lauren Tait, Peak Performance coach, Parkview Sports Medicine.
Seeing a sports psychologist can provide many benefits for those involved in competitive sports or those looking to increase performance in exercise. These licensed individuals have completed years of schooling to become experts in helping others find motivation and overcome various mental blocks associated with exercise and sport.
What can a sports psychologist help with?
Sports psychologists can help with a plethora of mental setbacks. These can include but are not limited to the following:
- Lack of motivation
- Falling short of goals
- Injury setbacks
- Performance anxiety
- Negative self-talk
- Feeling stuck in a routine that is not working
Though these are just a few examples of the work that a sports psychologist does, working with them can help you set and reach goals you thought you never could accomplish. High level athletes invest time into this part of their game as it can be just as beneficial as the physical training component of sport and exercise.
It’s important to note that you don’t necessarily have to have any of these setbacks and concerns to meet with a sports psychologist. They can also provide insight and ways to entirely avoid any issues from arising in the first place. Creating the healthy habit of discussing your athletic abilities and concerns with a specialist can benefit clients in and out of sport.
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