100% Online Training
Sports Psychology Coach Certification
Sport psychology is the scientific study of people and their behaviors in sports and the practical application of that knowledge. Sport psychology coaches help people of all abilities increase sports and fitness performance while enhancing their overall enjoyment of physical activity.
You can make a difference in developing skills for sports, fitness and players by understanding team culture, mental skills, leadership behaviors, and the benefits of strong bonds through sport psychology coaching.
After successfully completely this professional training course, you will have confidence to work with athletes and fitness enthusiasts to optimize performance. This includes youth, beginner, professional and Olympic athlete levels of participation. Some coaches build businesses which specialize in improving performance in sports such as running, martial arts or triathlon, while others work with teams in college or professional settings.
Sports Psychology Certification
$427
- 100% online training and online exam
- Unlimited access to online training materials
- New training system compatible on any device
- Our new training system will help you stay on track, easy interface, manage your courses and more.
- Digital certificate upon passing the exam
- *Paper certificate with official seal mailed within North America 2-4 weeks upon verification
- 2-Year Renewable Certification
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Sports Psychology Certification
Spencer Institute
6-Month Payment Plan
Only credit or debit card required.
$76/mo
Includes all listed under Single Payment
Exception:
Exam may only be accessed after all payments have been received
Payment Plan Terms:
$76/MO automatically debited/credited every 30 days, for the next 6-months
(includes onetime $30 processing fee)
At the end of terms, total payments made $456
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When you become a Spencer Institute Certified Sports Psychology Coach, you will have two primary objectives, so you can help your clients achieve high-level performance and results.
#1 Understand how psychological factors affect an individual’s physical performance and overall mental toughness.
#2 Understand how participation in sport and fitness impacts psychological development, health, and well-being.
Sport psychology coaches help to improve performance by coaching athletes, players and clients to better manage emotions while understanding the psychological effects on performance.
The performance challenges that many athletes or fitness enthusiasts experience are not always the result of poor conditioning, improper coaching, or technical ability. While many factors can lower performance, the Certified Sport Psychology Coach (CSPC) works by understanding what is occurring in the mind. A credentialed CSPC is uniquely positioned to make a difference for individuals, groups and teams.
When the pressure is on, the person or team that falters most often does so because of mental factors like nervousness, intimidation, lagging concentration, negativity, lack of confidence or an inability to release past mistakes. You will guide your client or team to smoothly move through these challenges.
A vital part of sports psychology is imagery; the process by which you can create, modify or strengthen pathways important to the coordination of your muscles, by training purely within your mind. Imagination is the driving force of imagery. As a certified coach, you will help your clients create the images that take them to the top of their sport or activity of choice.
FREE Bonus Training
Coaching Business Success – Use the Expert Empire tools to develop your business; you can even take things online, using detailed instructions to get clients. You will learn about business structure, banking, marketing, client acquisition, web sites, passive income, information products and building a successful coaching practice.
A $100 Value – Yours FREE!
Comprehensive Sports Hypnosis Coaching Video Training – You won’t be tested on this bonus training. It’s just for your professional development. Hypnosis training will give you an edge on all your competitors in the sports performance and fitness industries. You will learn to teach your clients the essentials of self-hypnosis, weight loss hypnosis, mental skills training, psychology in sports and more.
It is generally accepted in the fields of psychology that all hypnosis is in actuality, self-hypnosis. In other-words, the hypnotherapist is simply a guide that accompanies the client during a process of relaxed, focused awareness – a process where they are completely aware of their surroundings.
A $100 Value – Yours FREE!
You will learn easy-to-use, high-level skills so you can become an essential part of your clients’ success.
Here are some examples of areas of expertise you will master to help your clients:
The psychological aspects of personality and character, influenced by changing mood states and stable personality traits
The influence of personality on participation in different physical activities and how to harness psychological aspects for the best effect
The positive attributes of sport that support healthy mental and emotional cognition
The determinants of success in players, specific sports, competition and even practice
The dynamics required to coach individuals versus groups and the factors that support positive flow for either situation
Psychological Skills Training – the cornerstone of all great Exercise and Sport Psychologists (ESP) coaching; this includes everything from developing vision with imagery to the control of athlete/player/client arousal and anxiety levels
Understanding motivation, self-determination and initiative – including the use of proper feedback techniques for different performance environments
Program Details
Program Title: Sports Psychology Coach Certification
Title You Will Earn: Certified Sports Psychology Coach (CSPC)
Prerequisites: There are no mandated requisites. We suggest a certification in fitness or health coaching as a prerequisite.
Continuing Education Units: 2.0 NESTA CEUs, 20 ISSA CECs, 2.0 Spencer Institute CEUs, 2.0 MMACA CEUs, 2.0 ITCA CEUs
Recertification Requirements: Certification is valid for (2) two years. You are required to complete 2.0 units (20 hours) of CEUs (continuing education credits) to keep your certification valid. Please review the 2-Year Recertification Guide for further details.
Once you register, you will be given immediate access to begin your studies.
Certification Exam Requirement: Passing a 75 multiple choice, non-proctored online exam with 70% or higher. Three attempts at the exam are given.
Retest Fee: $95 retest fee applies if the passing requirement is not met at the end of the third exam attempt.
Estimated Completion Time: Course and exam should be completed within one year of purchase. The average student can complete the course if they dedicate approximately 20 hours of study time.
Learning Format: Online access to materials including training videos, comprehensive Course Manual, Coach’s Journey Study guide, and non-proctored online exam.
Internet access is required. Online training is provided in an online format which is accessed through an online training website available 24/7 LIFETIME access. Once you register, you will be given immediate access to begin your studies.
You can test when you are ready. The entire course is now compatible on all devices - smartphone, handheld tablet, laptop or desktop computer. The only special technology you will need is an Adobe Reader.
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Is this program accredited?
The Spencer Institute is accredited by The Certification and Accreditation Board of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). The AADP is a professional accrediting association which recognizes traditional and non-traditional programs in the United States and around the world.
Why is having a certification in this field of work important?
To show you have the competency and understanding of basic sport psychology principles and their application with athletes, players and clients.
Upon successful completion of your certification(s), you can start your coaching career anywhere you choose. We will support you each step of the way.
Results we have
helped create
“WOW! I’m a Professional Chef! I help people get healthy and become happy. This course was the perfect complement to my wellness business!”
“Before becoming a Certified Personal Fitness Chef, I enrolled in the Food Psychology Coaching program. Together, these two credentials have given me the career of my dreams. I help people become healthy and make great lifestyle choices. Today, I make my own schedule, earn more money than I ever have, and help dozens of people each week. It’s awesome. I am grateful!”
I am a lifelong learner, and firmly believe no matter how much we know, we can always discover more!! My brother told me about Spencer Institute, and I thank him because it really amped up my skills in coaching clients. Being a busy mom, I absolutely loved the distance learning since it fits with my hectic schedule, and I was able to do the courses at my own pace!
I completed the personal fitness chef, fitness nutrition coach and kid’s nutrition specialist programs (some from NESTA) and I am so glad that I did. Most recently, I’ve been giving talks on healthy snacking to children and I am finding that it complements my cooking schedule. It’s a nice complement to the work I do in the kitchen. I just wanted to say thanks!