I write this blog because various abnormal young psychologists ask me about how to form in this area. So I think that a detailed presentation of the only Italian university master of sports psychology is of interest to many.

The University Master Degree in "Sport Psychology" is organized by the Inter-University Centre "Mind in Sports Team" composed by: University of Rome "Foro Italico" University "La Sapienza" University of Rome, University of Trieste, University of Catania, University of Cagliari, Chieti University and the University of Verona and University of Florence
The Objectives of the Master and professional opportunities
The Master is a professional psychologist can intervene in contexts different sports for both the competitive level (federations, national teams but also contexts only an amateur or youth), for both objectives (increased performance but also: facilitation of ' access and maintenance of physical and sporting activities in the different population groups, setting and monitoring of programs that use sport as a tool for social integration, education, promotion of the wellbeing of individual and group). The Sport Psychologist can respond to requests from different users: the sports federations, major sports teams, individual athletes, sports promotion bodies, but also the schools and the different people involved in the sport (coaches, parents, administrators, referees).
In summary, the objectives of the Master are: (1) Allow the acquisition of skills of Psychology of sport through teaching activities. (2) The comparison with excellent experiences, internships at federations and sports clubs, project work and evidence of value. (4) Develop skills through a training program related to the different needs of the sporting context. (5) Offer the opportunity to use theoretical models and technical tools learned during the course in professional contexts, through supervised internships and apprenticeships
Recipients
For admission you need to be in possession of a degree in Psychology obtained in Italy, with a degree in Psychology awarded according to the previous regulations, university or be in possession of an equivalent qualification.
Teachers
The classes are conducted by teachers of the various partner institutions of the Inter-University Centre "Mind in Sports Team" (MiST). Also contribute to teaching other academics, professors of the School of Sport of CONI, professional psychologists and experts in the sporting world.
Structure of the Master and internships
The Master provides 1, 240 hours of student work (60 credits), divided into 240 of lecture
(Corresponding to 30 credits), 480 hours of supervised experience in sports organizations and bodies (20 credits) 250 hours (10 credits) dedicated to the preparation of a Final exam (Project work).
The training, which lasts at least four months, takes place in structures such as the FIGC Football Schools, Clubs related to Fipav and FIDAL, and other sports organizations identified by the Coordinating Committee of the Master.
The internship allows you to carry out specific projects previously agreed with the host institution. The work carried out during the internship will be the subject of the project work that the student will discuss the Master's diploma. Attendance is mandatory.
Lesson plans
Methodology of psychological research applied to sport. Groups and group dynamics in sport. Cognitive and psychological techniques to increase sports performance. The sport at different stages of the life cycle. The marketing of themselves and sports organizations. Tools and techniques for psychological evaluation in sports. Sport, health and well-being. Psychophysiological fundamentals of motor performance and sporty. Organizational and systemic consulting in sport. Psychology of sports organizations. Fundamentals of methodology of training and teaching.
Degree awarded
The course of study gives the title of Master's Degree in "Sport Psychology". The title is awarded by the Rector of the University of Rome "Foro Italico" and signed by the Director of the University Centre.
Information
Head Office of the Master in Sport Psychology:
University of Rome "Foro Italico"
P.za Lauro De Bosis, 15 - 00194 Roma
More information can be requested from
following telephone numbers: Secretariat of the Master:
tel. +39 06.36733209 - Fax: +39 06.36733233 - e-mail:
mauro.reale @ iusm.it; Director of the Master: prof. Arnaldo
Zelli, tel. +39 06.36733368 - e-mail: arnaldo.zelli @ uniroma4.it