Mission, Vision and Theory
VRC will lead the field in applied sport, exercise and performance psychology by continuing education in the theory, practice and promotion of the field to our clients.
Mission
VRC will lead the field in applied sport, exercise and performance psychology by continuing education in the theory, practice and the promotion of the field to our clients.
VRC will accomplish this by:
- Providing an engaging centrepiece of professional networking, and opportunity for the sharing of ideas with practitioners in the field.
- Reassuring science-practitioner based research, and evidence-based interventions and practice.
- Offering relevant, up to date, effective theory and practice of applied sport and exercise performance psychology.
- Mentorship programmes in the field of applied sport and exercise performance psychology, at various stages of practitioners’ professional careers.
Vision
The vision of VRC is to be recognised as an elite service and source for the effective practice of mental performance coaching, using applied sport and performance psychology techniques.
Theory
Applied sport and exercise psychology involves extending theory and research into the field, to educate coaches, athletes, parents, exercisers, fitness professionals and athletic trainers about the psychological aspects of their sport or activity. A primary goal of professionals in applied sport and exercise psychology is to facilitate optimal involvement, performance and enjoyment in sport and exercise. It is the application of psychological and mental principles to facilitate athletic performance.
Practice in the field usually involves a combination of individual and group consulting or counselling, depending on the style of the professional conducting the intervention and the needs of the client. A Certified Mental Performance Consultant® is a professional trained in sport and exercise, but is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. (AASP, 2018)
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