Mental Skills

Describe human behaviour in terms of personality, motivation and learning, and relate these influences to the behavioural aspects of health, exercise and sport.
Describe the factors associated with realistic goal setting, exercise adoption and safe participation in physical activity.
Describe the factors that influence and predict exercise adherence.
Explain the role of exercise, physical activity and sport in mental health and wellbeing.
Apply relevant psychosocial measures and behavioural tools in the delivery of an exercise program.
Systematically assess an athlete’s cognitive/behavioural sport performance functioning.
Establish the aspects of performance that require intervention, detail a performance profile/plan, and implement the plan for individual and teams.
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify plans accordingly
Formulate strategies for behaviour modification to increase the adherence of clients to exercise and physical activity throughout the lifespan.
Listen to and engage with the client and respond appropriately to match their various needs and preferences with realistic goals and safe, progressive improvement.

Candidate case studies should demonstrate the following;

Ability to assess an athlete’s concepts of motivation, anxiety and stress, self-confidence, concentration/attention and formulate a plan for behaviour modification
Ability to critically evaluate sport psychology interventions and their application
Demonstrate an understanding of social psychology and the role this may play on sporting performance
Demonstrate an understanding of how participating in sport influences the development of an individual or player
Demonstrate an understanding of how sporting environments may influence athletes psychological outcomes and experiences