Douglas Della Toffalo, Sports Psychology Program the Clear Winner on Online-Education.net (PRWeb) January 8, 2007 -- For the Americans who can't disassociate "Happy New Year" and the start of the college Bowl Championship Series, Online-Education.net

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Douglas Della Toffalo, Sports Psychology Program the Clear Winner on
Online-Education
 (PRWeb) January 8, 2007 -- For the Americans who can't disassociate "Happy
New Year" and the start of the college Bowl Championship Series,
Online-Education.net recommends that education-minded sports enthusiasts
consider a course in sports psychology. Online interest in this industry is
strong, with online marketing firm Overture logging over 26,000 searches for
information about sports psychology careers in November. Professional-level
interest is also garnering support through a growing number of recognized
professional associations.

Although graduate-level sports psychology education is highly specialized
and not available at every brick-and-mortar institution, sports lovers
wanting to learn more about the field before committing to a doctoral
education can find convenient sport psychology courses online at Online
Education.net . Knowing more about goal setting and concentration
techniques, handling pressure, and avoiding burnout can benefit:
*    Athletes
*    Recreation directors
*    Coaches
*    Athletic trainers
*    Parents
*    Exercise and fitness instructors

Career coaching sites, such as Online-Education.net , can help those who
prefer a fifty-yard-line to a desk by directing them to courses in sports
psychology and a more satisfying vocation. According to
Online-Education.netspokesperson Christyn Randolph, those who choose
careers that interest them
enjoy their jobs and are more likely to be successful. "People who are
passionate about what they do work harder and with more energy."

In an online discussion with WashingtonPost.com, legendary sports
psychologist Jim Loeher, Ph.D., discusses how sports psychology applies to
everyday life, "We need to be thinking of ourselves as elite athletes, not
for sport, but for life. All of the lessons about the importance of diet,
exercise, mental preparation, positive thinking, sleep, recovery, goal
setting and passion apply to everyday life."

For certified sports psychologists, the American Association of Applied
Sports Psychology requires a doctoral degree, preferably in psychology or
exercise/sports sciences, continuing education in biomechanics and
psychology, and the completion of 400 hours of supervised experience in
sports psychology.

The Association for the Advancement of Applied Sports Psychology had 1,200
members in 2006, and there are several other professional organizations and
professional journals dedicated to sport psychology, including The Sport
Psychologist. The American Psychological Association also has a specific
division -- Division 47 -- for professionals of Exercise and Sport
Psychology.

Online-Education.net is a one-stop source for students and prospective
students. In addition to interactive career coaching, the site offers
information on courses, online degree programs, and computer training.
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