Work of Sport Psychologists

The contemporary sport psychologist is expected to fill three primary roles, they are: Research, Teaching and Consulting.
Research: The primary role of any partcipant in tertiary education is to furthur the knowledge in that field. Sport psychologists conduct research in many areas. They may study the arousal levels of athletes before a hockey game, or ask children why they play sport. The findings are then shared with collegues, allowing others to benefit from this research.
Teaching: Many trained sport psychologists are expected to teach in their chosen field, whether it be at a tertiary level or teaching an intern in the field of psychology. This is so the skill is passed on and sport psychology remains strong around the world.
Consulting: The consulting process is very important as one has to consult with individual athletes or team athletes to derive skills to enhance performance levels. Some sport and exercise psychologists work in the fitness industry to design exercise programmes that maximise participation and promote psychological well-being.