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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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    Loughborough University
    A leading university known for its sports science programmes, offering roles for sports psychologists in academic and research settings.Recruitment Portal
    University of Birmingham
    Home to a renowned sports psychology department, providing opportunities for psychologists to engage in research and teaching.Recruitment Portal
    Cardiff City FC
    A professional football club that employs sports psychologists to support player development and mental health.Recruitment Portal
    Bristol Bears
    A rugby club that values mental performance, employing sports psychologists to enhance team dynamics and individual performance.Recruitment Portal
    The National Health Service (NHS)
    Offers roles for sports psychologists within their mental health services, focusing on the psychological well-being of athletes.Recruitment Portal

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.Recruitment Portal
    The FA (Football Association)
    The governing body for football in England, employing sports psychologists to enhance player performance at all levels.Recruitment Portal