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Sports as a Therapeutic Tool - Course
דצמבר 2026 ההרשמה נפתחה
The Sports Psychology Center is proud to present the first course of its kind -
Sports as a Therapeutic Tool
This practical course is designed to give participants the theory, tools and supervised experience to work with youth in a sport environment.
סטודנטים מספרים:
Sport as a therapeutic tool is an emerging field today. By going with the strengths and passions of the child, sport becomes a vehicle to better cope with the stressors and conflicts of everyday life. The conventional and traditional therapeutic approach that takes place in a room has limited success with youth. Sport as a therapeutic tool provides a fun, and experiential way for youth to connect to the therapeutic process.
The course participants will learn to build a meaningful relationship, to model effective skills to deal with difficulties, and to enhance the confidence, self-esteem and well-being of the child. In addition, physical activity helps the child develop self-sufficiency and confidence in himself and his abilities. It allows him to get stronger and acquire tools to deal with challenges and difficulties, alongside feelings of satisfaction and success that come from effort, practice and perseverance.
In the course we will look at the theories of Kohut, Winnicott, SDT (Self Determination Therapy), narrative therapy and CBT and examine them from the overall perspective of sports psychology.
SOME OF THE TOPICS STUDIED:
Adjustment Issues
ADHD
Goal Setting
Low Self-esteem
Pressure and Fear
Anger management
Lack of impulse control
Communication
Working with Parents
Difficulties with Limits
The Theory
37 meetings
25 hours of practicum
48 hours supervision
Professional training materials
CERTIFICATE
Those who fulfill the requirements of the course will receive a certificate from the Sport Psychology Center.
Additional Information
THE COURSE
The course lasts 9 months and includes 12 weekly sessions (each session is 4 academic hours) as well as a practicum consisting of 25 individual meetings. Supervision is an integral part of the course and is provided throughout.
* Graduates of the practicum track will be able to work at the Sport Psychology Center on the basis of criteria determined by the Center.
Who are the lecturers?
The lecturers in the course come from a variety of therapeutic fields including clinical social work, clinical psychology and sports psychology and have extensive experience in therapeutic work through sports with children and teenagers.
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