Sports Psychology Certificate

Sports Psychology

Engaging in sports is a fun way for many people to get fit and can also be an opportunity to spend time with family, peers and/or friends. Professional sports can also be used as a form of income.

Physical activity affects people both emotionally and mentally. This is something that sports psychology strives to assess and provide answers for.

Sports psychology focuses on how individuals engaging in sports are influenced, including how to enhance an individual’s mindset for increased performance. Sportspeople must be healthy both physically and mentally, to succeed. 

Certain psychological issues can prevent a player from taking part in sports to their full potential. Therefore, they need help to address such psychological issues. Athletes can improve their performances by reducing anxiety and stress levels, before taking part in a sporting event.

This course covers four modules, giving you a broad overview of sports psychology.

What You Will Learn:

  • The definition and history of sports psychology
  • Sports psychology today and careers in sports psychology
  • Sports psychology specialised knowledge
  • Skills and procedures in sports psychology
  • Functions of a sports psychologist, and what they do
  • How to become a sports psychologist
  • Sports psychology mental training tips
  • Where sports psychologists work
  • The average annual salary of sports psychologists 

Benefits of Taking This Course:

  • Learn basic information about sports psychology
  • Understand the functions and role of sports psychologists
  • Gain tips on sports psychology and mental training
  • Learn the programmes and coursework that can be taken for those who want to become sports psychologists 
  • Determine whether or not to take up a career in the field

 

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The history of sports psychology
  • The topics studied by sports psychologists
  • Careers in sports psychology
  • Sports psychology specialised knowledge
  • The skills and procedures used in sports psychology
  • The functions and roles of sports psychologists
  • The education and training needed to become a sport psychologist
  • The credentials of sports psychologists
  • Training tips
  • Where sports psychologists can work
  • The average salary of a sports psychologist
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Sports Psychology Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I really enjoyed the course. I found it very informative and straightforward.

    It provided me with all facts and details about payroll, how to run it smoothly and how to communicate with HMRC. I like the format of the written information, it selects vital facts to remember and highlights the most important information that should be learnt.

    Even with all the reading required, it kept me interested during whole course. The exam covers everything that should be learnt during the course and the diploma looks professional. I have learnt a lot. Thank you! I will return for some more courses.

    Agata Kwiatkowksa

    Love this course!! Everything included is so helpful, from the basics straight through to setting up your own salon.

    Being a mother and working full time I was able to work at my own pace.

    Would definitely recommend!!

    Sade Aubrey

    This is a good overview with useful hints and tips covering a broad range of administrative activities and the tools to assist in effectively carrying out these activities. Even as a seasoned administrator, I was able to learn new tips and functions within the tools that I was unaware of to make my role more effective.

    Marinda Benskin

    The course was really easy to access, very clear and easy to read.

    Packed with information about so many different topics and situations you may be in as a PA. Helped lots of Microsoft too which I didn’t know about. Very glad I did this course as I have learnt a lot of new things that I didn’t even know you could do online.

    I will be looking in to starting new courses with New Skills Academy as it really was so well presented, great support if you needed it and can access it anywhere and continue at any time, thank you.

    Jessie Dillon

    I am 3/4 the way through my Legal Secretary Diploma Course, I have studied full time and it has taken me about a week (few hours per day) Very informative course which makes you memorise each module well, with worksheets at the end of each module. Gave a brilliant knowledge base into the different areas of Law and the secretaries roles within them. I have never done an online course before as thought they were not very credible, but this they are good providing you are willing to put the work in, all the information is provided for you , you just need to use it. Thoroughly recommend to anyone who has some spare time and wants to expand their legal knowledge - this course is not just for legal secretaries!!

    Georgia Smith

    Fantastic course with great instruction and demonstrations.

    I can already feel the benefit of this course whilst at work through improved efficiency and the handy tips I have picked up.

    I have been using Excel for years now and I really regret not seeking some tuition sooner as I have learnt so many simple but useful things that can really make a difference straight away.

    Very pleased with this provider and looking forward to the advanced level and possibly further courses in the future.

    I would highly recommend this to anyone wishing to enhance their current knowledge or as a refresher.

    Jordan Price

    Duration:
    3 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images  MP3 audio lessons 

    Cost:
    $100.00

    Sports Psychology

    Engaging in sports is a fun way for many people to get fit and can also be an opportunity to spend time with family, peers and/or friends. Professional sports can also be used as a form of income.

    Physical activity affects people both emotionally and mentally. This is something that sports psychology strives to assess and provide answers for.

    Sports psychology focuses on how individuals engaging in sports are influenced, including how to enhance an individual’s mindset for increased performance. Sportspeople must be healthy both physically and mentally, to succeed. 

    Certain psychological issues can prevent a player from taking part in sports to their full potential. Therefore, they need help to address such psychological issues. Athletes can improve their performances by reducing anxiety and stress levels, before taking part in a sporting event.

    This course covers four modules, giving you a broad overview of sports psychology.

    What You Will Learn:

    • The definition and history of sports psychology
    • Sports psychology today and careers in sports psychology
    • Sports psychology specialised knowledge
    • Skills and procedures in sports psychology
    • Functions of a sports psychologist, and what they do
    • How to become a sports psychologist
    • Sports psychology mental training tips
    • Where sports psychologists work
    • The average annual salary of sports psychologists 

    Benefits of Taking This Course:

    • Learn basic information about sports psychology
    • Understand the functions and role of sports psychologists
    • Gain tips on sports psychology and mental training
    • Learn the programmes and coursework that can be taken for those who want to become sports psychologists 
    • Determine whether or not to take up a career in the field

     

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    Compatible with modern devices

    PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The history of sports psychology
  • The topics studied by sports psychologists
  • Careers in sports psychology
  • Sports psychology specialised knowledge
  • The skills and procedures used in sports psychology
  • The functions and roles of sports psychologists
  • The education and training needed to become a sport psychologist
  • The credentials of sports psychologists
  • Training tips
  • Where sports psychologists can work
  • The average salary of a sports psychologist
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Sports Psychology Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    I really enjoyed the course. I found it very informative and straightforward.

    It provided me with all facts and details about payroll, how to run it smoothly and how to communicate with HMRC. I like the format of the written information, it selects vital facts to remember and highlights the most important information that should be learnt.

    Even with all the reading required, it kept me interested during whole course. The exam covers everything that should be learnt during the course and the diploma looks professional. I have learnt a lot. Thank you! I will return for some more courses.

    Agata Kwiatkowksa

    Love this course!! Everything included is so helpful, from the basics straight through to setting up your own salon.

    Being a mother and working full time I was able to work at my own pace.

    Would definitely recommend!!

    Sade Aubrey

    This is a good overview with useful hints and tips covering a broad range of administrative activities and the tools to assist in effectively carrying out these activities. Even as a seasoned administrator, I was able to learn new tips and functions within the tools that I was unaware of to make my role more effective.

    Marinda Benskin

    The course was really easy to access, very clear and easy to read.

    Packed with information about so many different topics and situations you may be in as a PA. Helped lots of Microsoft too which I didn’t know about. Very glad I did this course as I have learnt a lot of new things that I didn’t even know you could do online.

    I will be looking in to starting new courses with New Skills Academy as it really was so well presented, great support if you needed it and can access it anywhere and continue at any time, thank you.

    Jessie Dillon

    I am 3/4 the way through my Legal Secretary Diploma Course, I have studied full time and it has taken me about a week (few hours per day) Very informative course which makes you memorise each module well, with worksheets at the end of each module. Gave a brilliant knowledge base into the different areas of Law and the secretaries roles within them. I have never done an online course before as thought they were not very credible, but this they are good providing you are willing to put the work in, all the information is provided for you , you just need to use it. Thoroughly recommend to anyone who has some spare time and wants to expand their legal knowledge - this course is not just for legal secretaries!!

    Georgia Smith

    Fantastic course with great instruction and demonstrations.

    I can already feel the benefit of this course whilst at work through improved efficiency and the handy tips I have picked up.

    I have been using Excel for years now and I really regret not seeking some tuition sooner as I have learnt so many simple but useful things that can really make a difference straight away.

    Very pleased with this provider and looking forward to the advanced level and possibly further courses in the future.

    I would highly recommend this to anyone wishing to enhance their current knowledge or as a refresher.

    Jordan Price

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