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I want to become a sports psychologist for collegiate athletes because athletes face different pressures than most people understand. As a former athlete and musician, I understand the pressures athletes feel to be perfect.
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For clinical therapists How do you keep yourself from experiencing burnout? What practices have you used to keep work and personal feelings separate? #Spring24
I am a sophomore in college studying sport psychology and would like to be a clinical therapist for collegiate athletes. #Spring24
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What ways can I become more involved at Kansas State University?
What are some opportunities at Kansas State University that you would recommend for incoming students to know about / join?
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How competitive is the route to becoming a sports psychologist?
I am very confident in my ability to graduate with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in kinesiology. However, I don't know how difficult the road in front of me is in terms of earning my masters and Psy. D in to become a sports psychologist.
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Where should an undergraduate psychology student look for an internship/job experience?
I would like to become a sports psychologist and work with collegiate athletes. In order to accomplish this, I need to earn a master's and doctorate degree. I'm not sure where to start with work experience though.