Sport psychologists are interested in how participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity may enhance personal development and wellbeing throughout the life span. Sport psychologists often work as part of teams or organizations, as well as in a private capacity. Members of the APS College of Sport Psychologists have qualifications beyond those required for basic registration. Attaining full membership requires a minimum of six years of university training, plus two years of supervised practical experience in sport psychology
A Sport Psychologist can help you with:
Most common problems presented by patrons are complaints of neck and shoulder pain and tension. If you are suffering from any of these problems, relief is at hand. Massage therapy is greatly beneficial and can reduce these symptoms by relaxing the tension in the muscles, stimulating the flow of blood through the muscles, breaking down and eliminating toxins, enhancing oxygenation of the brain and relaxing the nervous system and mind.
Remedial massage plays an important role in the recovery of soft tissue injuries by doing the following; Improves the breakdown of scar tissue build up which may inhibit movement and blood supply to the injured area; Increase circulation and nutrients to injured area allowing quicker recovery; Help with proper alignment of muscle fibers.
Pre-Event (Exercise Physiologist) - This type of massage acts as a passive warm-up specific to the muscles about to be used in the sport. The massage warms the muscles improving the flexibilityand circulation to the muscles.
Post-Event – Helps with quick removal of toxins, such as lactic acid, from the muscles improving recovery time.
