Science and Techniques of Psychological Preparation and Coaching (PsyCoach)

The Master’s program in “Psychological Preparation and Coaching” aims to train future specialists in mental preparation and coaching for athletes, teams, coaches, and sports organizations… The university program is designed to equip students with the skills, theoretical knowledge, and practical experience needed to support and guide—at all levels of training and competition—athletes, sports teams or groups of participants, sports organizations and specialized staff, coaches, and management. Mental preparation and coaching support athletic performance and personal fulfillment while promoting sports values and ethics.

The graduate—who has received training focused on sports science, particularly sports psychology and mental coaching—is able to analyze requests, diagnose the nature of psychological problems, and select the appropriate measures with rigor and ethical standards.

He is able to draw on various approaches (clinical, cognitive, and social psychology, coaching, etc.) using both qualitative (interviews) and quantitative (tests) methods and tools to establish a contract outlining objectives with the client(s), implement interventions, and evaluate them.

He is called upon to work as a consultant, expert, or evaluator.