Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
In general, sports psychologists work with amateur and professional athletes to improve their mental and physical health, as well as athletic performances, by using goal setting, imagery, focus strategies, and relaxation techniques, among others. Sports psychologists also strive to help athletes to mentally prepare for competition. There are approximately 181,700 psychologists employed in the United States, although sports psychologists comprise only a small segment of this number.
Minimum Education Level
DoctorateCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Career Ladder
Professor, Self-Employed, or Sports Psychologist for a Professional Team
Sports Psychologist for a College Team
Sports Psychologist for an Amateur Team
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