Sports Psychologist

Sports Psychologists support amateur and professional athletes, helping them develop a winning mindset and cope with the pressures of competition They are fully qualified psychologists and registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

As a Sports Psychologist you could be researching a psychological issue that may be impacting the performance of a client, teaching a visualisation technique to use before a game, carrying out a goal-setting session, listening to a client explain their mental state during a recent competition, or having a weekly support session with a client who is injured and wants to sustain their motivation to recover and compete again.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a sports psychologist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Psychology

Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $133,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science

Blended, On Campus
8 - 15 months
$0 - $39,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Sport Science

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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