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UMA 023: Sport Psychologist Dr. Kate Hays
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:30:13
Publish Date: 2015-04-14 23:02:07
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HaysKate F. Hays, Ph.D., C.Psych., has been practicing psychology since 1971, first in New Hampshire and currently in Toronto. With a background in clinical psychology (Ph.D. from Boston University), for the past 25 years she has developed expertise in Sport Psychology, and more recently, the emerging field of Performance Psychology. As an independent scholar, Dr. Hays has lectured widely throughout North America, England, and Australia. Her latest book, Performance Psychology in Action (APA, 2009), complements the co-authored You’re On! Consulting for Peak Performance (APA, 2004). Active in state, provincial, and national psychology and sport psychology governance, Dr. Hays has represented the state of New Hampshire, the province of Ontario, and the Division of Exercise and Sport Psychology on APA’s Council of Representatives.

Quote: the possibility of change and new opportunities

2 things to listen for: 1st, she goes into great detail about what mental toughness isn’t and 2nd, she talks about making sure you properly research the sports psychologist before working with them.

Training Round: Why practicing excellence is better than practicing perfection. Great example of how to set multiple levels of goals.

Links: 1. theperformingedge.com 2. appliedsportpsych.org and 3. apa.org
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