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Sports Psychologist

As a Sports Psychologist, you play a pivotal role in enhancing athletic performance and mental well-being, making a significant impact on athletes’ lives both on and off the field. By applying psychological principles to sports, you help individuals overcome mental barriers, improve focus, and foster resilience, ultimately shaping the future of sports in the UK and beyond.

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Employers

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Top UK Graduate Employers

    The English Institute of Sport
    A leading organisation dedicated to supporting elite athletes across the UK, providing a range of psychological services to enhance performance.Recruitment Portal
    UK Sport
    The government agency responsible for investing in Olympic and Paralympic sports, offering opportunities for sports psychologists to work with top athletes.Recruitment Portal
    British Psychological Society
    The professional body for psychologists in the UK, offering resources and networking opportunities for sports psychologists.Recruitment Portal
    Sport England
    An organisation that promotes grassroots sports, providing roles for psychologists to support community athletes.Explore Employer Portal
    The FA (Football Association)
    The governing body for football in England, employing sports psychologists to enhance player performance at all levels.Recruitment Portal