Understanding Yourself

You are the Tool

As the psychologist, it is important to know that YOU are the tool for positive change. So much about effective practice is dependent on the knowledge, skill and personal qualities of the practitioner. 

In this block we will work to equip you with the confidence, clarity and competence needed to be a thriving practitioner.

This includes topic such as:

- Understanding yourself,

- Personal working philosophy,

- Psychological basis of behaviour,

- Individual well-being plans,

- Working safely and ethically,

- Reflective practice skills.

Working with Individuals

Helping People One to One

A meaningful part of applied psychology practice involves supporting people one to one. 

In this block, we will focus on the relationship between practitioner and client. We will use practical approaches to help you to develop the skills needed to thrive in the the one to one arena. 

Topics include:

- Counselling approaches and skills,

- Coaching and Mentoring skills,

- Individual mental skill assessment and training,

- Diversity and Cultural awareness,

- Case formulations and action plans,

- Supporting individuals to thrive.

Working with Teams

Thriving Together

Teams and groups are a critical component of sports. Often the psychologist will play an important role in supporting a collective of people to thrive. 

To do so requires a relevant knowledge and skill set. This block is focused on supporting learners to excel in this area of practice. 

Topics include:

- Team and group dynamics, 

- Team and group values, mission and purpose,

- Leadership roles and behaviours,

- Power of relationships to support thriving,

- Psychological safety, conflict and ZOUDs,

Working Systemically

Psychologically Informed Systems

Increasingly, sport psychologists are operating at a system level to support people to work in psychologically informed ways. 

To do this effectively requires a related but different set of knowledges and skills from the practitioner. 

This block will focus on supporting learners to develop their confidence and competence in this important area of applied practice.

Topics include:

- Working with coaches and senior leaders,

- Shaping and influencing performance strategy,

- Performance planning and curriculum design, 

- Being part of an effective multidisciplinary team,

- Culture and environment factors,

- Psychologically informed environments and performance systems.