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What's a Sport Psychologist?
Physical training is only part of what it takes to be an athlete. Mental fitness is important too. A sports psychologist helps athletes to believe in themselves and become better at their sport. As a sports psychologist, you'll help athletes prepare for competition by setting goals, managing anxiety and maximizing their peak performance. One of the most important things sports psychologists do is to help athletes deal with stress and learn how to channel their energy into giving their best performance.
Sports psychologists earn between $22,000 and $200,000 a year.