Sport and exercise psychologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Sport and exercise psychologists work with athletes, teams and coaches to improve their motivation and performance.

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Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
Demonstrate correct use of

Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.
Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.
Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.
Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.
Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.
Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.
Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.
Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.
Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.
Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.
Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.
Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.
Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.
Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.
Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.
Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.

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Sport and exercise psychologists typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Sport and exercise psychologist you will typically work evenings / weekends.

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
45,057 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Sport and exercise psychologist

40,554 GBP

Average salary for part-time Sport and exercise psychologist

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Salary over time for Sport and exercise psychologist

Pay for this role has increased slightly over time

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9% yearly wage growth (on average)

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21% chance of automation in the future

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In terms of people already doing this job:

35% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
27% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
24% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You'll need:

counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
knowledge of psychology
customer service skills
the ability to understand people’s reactions
sensitivity and understanding
excellent verbal communication skills
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to enjoy working with other people
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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