1. Project 1: Different Types of Psychologists
Jessica Knupp

2. Educational Psychologists Overview
Educational Psychologists are experts on the science behind how people learn.
They are researchers and can be educators or consultants.
Educational psychologists are usually hired by schools to work with staff and administration to implement successful learning programs for the students.

3. Educational Psychologists Overview
Most of their training is spent learning to administer assessments and preparing to meet state licensing requirements.
An educational psychologist may not be qualified to provide diagnostic assessments to children, but can still be qualified to analyze data and identify problems in a school district.
They may collect and study many forms of data in order to make recommendations for improved performance.

4. Educational Psychologists Skills and Competencies
Data Analysis and Evaluation
Critical Thinking
Research
Discretion
Mathematics
Interpersonal
Information Technology

5. Educational Psychologists Education
Educational Psychologists must either get their master’s or doctorate in order to practice.
At the master’s level, educational psychology may be combined along with developmental psychology. This level may be sought out by educators wanting to enhance their teaching.
A doctorate level will offer many higher level research positions.
All school psychologists must be licensed or certified.

6. Educational Psychologists Salary
In 2012, educational psychologists who work in schools would earn an average salary of $63,340 per year.
Those who work in research and development would earn more, with an average of $84,060 per year.

7. Sports Psychologists Overview
They explore the link between the psychological and physical factors that affect performance in competitive sports and athletic activity.
Sports psychologists incorporate physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics in order to assist sports psychologists in treating a wide range of mental health issues commonly experienced by athletes.

8. Sports Psychologists Overview
Sports psychologists may practice in a hospital, clinic, gym, rehabilitation center, high school or university, or in a private practice.
They are often employed as a part of a team of specialists, put together from a variety of disciplines. This maximizes the health and wellness among all athletes, coaches, teams, parents of athletes, and fitness professionals.

9. Sports Psychologists Skills and Competencies
Objectivity and Sound Judgement
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills and Confidentiality
Thorough Knowledge of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine
Understanding of Common Sports-Related Injuries and Treatments
Understanding of Application of Stress Management and Mental Conditioning Techniques
Data Analysis
Research ad Assessment

10. Sports Psychologists Education
While it is possible to get a sports psychology position with just a bachelor’s degree with a combination of physical education and psychology, aspiring psychologists seek more advanced degrees.
Master’s and doctorates in sports psychology are more marketable and are offered at most universities.

11. Sports Psychologists Salary
In 2012, the average wage for sports psychologists was $34.72 an hour, or $72,220 a year.