Sports Psychologists are professionals who help sportspersons work on their well-being and performance. They also help with iniury-rehabilitation, team building, burnout or career transitioning. Sports Psychologists work with athletes as well as coaches, parents, administrators, fitness professionals, performers and organizations.
Personal Competencies
• You have strong interest in sports and psychology
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• You are good at building trust and maintaining confidentiality
• You are willing to serve and help others
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Sports Coaching/Sports Management/Physical Education OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree in the same discipline OR
Pursue a Diploma in Sports Management/Sports Coaching
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Psychology.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab
2. Central University of Rajasthan, Aimer, Rajasthan
3. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4. National Sports University, Koutruk, Manipur
5. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
6. University of Delhi, (North Campus), New Delhi
7. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Vadodara
8. Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. The Sports School, Bengaluru, Karnataka
2. Institute of Sports Science and Technology, Pune, Maharashtra
3. St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad
4. Amity University, (Locate in Various States/UT)
5. Sri Ramchandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
6. Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata
7. SVKM's NMIMS University, Indore
8. Assam Downtown University, Guwahati
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000-1,60,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Sporting Clubs at state, national and international levels, Individual Athletes and sportspersons, Schools and Colleges, Psychology Clinics and Centres, Individual Celebrities in different performance arts, Sports Authority of India.
Work Environment: You will spend most of your time working in office and hospital environments, but some of your time will also be spent in the same environments as the athletes you counsel. Work hours can remain flexible, depending on the organization.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior sports psychologist → Sports psychologist
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Sports Psychologist ranges between INR 81,000 -1,40,000* per month ,
Dr. Mrinal Chakraborty is a Sports Psychologist working at Joint and Bone Care Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata. He specializes in Hypnotherapy, Timeline Therapy and Creative Visualization. He has been involved with major sports events like: Junior India Hockey World Cup Champion, 2016 and Indian Archery World Cup, Berlin 2017 and is a personal coach to several olympians and paralympians. Dr. Mrinal Chakraborty is a Mental Toughness Trainer for youth sports and others with the help of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming).*
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
NCS Code: NA | HW064• You have strong interest in sports and psychology
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• You are good at building trust and maintaining confidentiality
• You are willing to serve and help others
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Sports Coaching/Sports Management/Physical Education
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree in the same discipline
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Sports Management/Sports Coaching
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Psychology.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab
2. Central University of Rajasthan, Aimer, Rajasthan
3. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4. National Sports University, Koutruk, Manipur
5. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
6. University of Delhi, (North Campus), New Delhi
7. Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Vadodara
8. Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. The Sports School, Bengaluru, Karnataka
2. Institute of Sports Science and Technology, Pune, Maharashtra
3. St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad
4. Amity University, (Locate in Various States/UT)
5. Sri Ramchandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
6. Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata
7. SVKM's NMIMS University, Indore
8. Assam Downtown University, Guwahati
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000-1,60,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Sporting Clubs at state, national and international levels, Individual Athletes and sportspersons, Schools and Colleges, Psychology Clinics and Centres, Individual Celebrities in different performance arts, Sports Authority of India.
Work Environment: You will spend most of your time working in office and hospital environments, but some of your time will also be spent in the same environments as the athletes you counsel. Work hours can remain flexible, depending on the organization.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior sports psychologist → Sports psychologist
The approx. salary of a Sports Psychologist ranges between INR 81,000 -1,40,000* per month ,
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/sport-psychologist/india
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. Mrinal Chakraborty is a Sports Psychologist working at Joint and Bone Care Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata. He specializes in Hypnotherapy, Timeline Therapy and Creative Visualization. He has been involved with major sports events like: Junior India Hockey World Cup Champion, 2016 and Indian Archery World Cup, Berlin 2017 and is a personal coach to several olympians and paralympians. Dr. Mrinal Chakraborty is a Mental Toughness Trainer for youth sports and others with the help of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming).*
Source: https://www.curetap.in/Kolkata/doctor/dr-mrinal-chakraborty/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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