Performance Psychology
The practice of psychology at SASI integrates performance psychology, clinical psychology and wellbeing support. We recognise that support for high performance athletes should utilise psychology as part of an interdisciplinary approach. Sports Psychologists at SASI work closely with coaches and athletes to develop individualised performance enhancement strategies while ensuring a holistic approach towards mental health and wellbeing for all athletes and staff.
The primary focus of sport psychology includes (but is not limited to):
- assisting athletes with the development of their individual performance potential;
- helping to regulate arousal, stress and emotion;
- improving confidence, commitment and concentration;
- developing and refining performance preparation for training and competitions;
- optimising recovery and regeneration activity;
- improving quality decision-making during training and competitive performances;
- enhancing team dynamics and cohesion;
- ensuring optimal coach – athlete relations and communication; and
- rehabilitation of injury ensuring optimal readiness to return to sport.
