Sports Psychology Courses and Certifications

Rob Gray

Representative Learning Design and The Ecological Approach to Transfer of Training

Explore ecological transfer of training and representative learning design for effective skill improvement in competitive settings.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Evidence Supporting the Ecological Approach to Skill Development

Explore research addressing concerns and benefits of the ecological approach to skill development, focusing on long-term effects, consistency, and self-organization.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Evidence Supporting the Ecological Approach to Skill Development

Exploring research addressing concerns and benefits of the ecological approach to skill development, with insights on perception-action coupling in sports and motor learning.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Movement as Problem Solving in Sports

Explore how movement in sports can be viewed as dynamic problem-solving, challenging traditional perspectives and offering new insights into athletic performance.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Do Enhanced Expectations Help Us Under Pressure?

Explore how enhanced expectations impact performance under distraction and stress, examining the OPTIMAL theory's implications for athletic and cognitive tasks.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Do Enhanced Expectations Help Us Under Pressure?

Exploring how enhanced performance expectations affect us under pressure and dual-task conditions, examining potential explanations through the ecological approach.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

Skill Acquisition Framework for Excellence (SAFE) - Progress and Future Directions

Explore effective skill acquisition strategies, debunk practice myths, and learn five action points for optimal learning and performance improvement in various domains.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

How Much Progress Have We Made in Skill Acquisition and Where Do We Need to Go?

Explores progress in skill acquisition, reviewing the SAFE framework and discussing key action points for effective practice design and instruction in sports and motor learning.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

The Myth of Contextual Interference and the Variability of Practice Effect in Sports Learning

Explores the validity of contextual interference and practice variability in sports training, challenging long-held beliefs about effective skill acquisition methods.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rob Gray

The Myth of Contextual Interference and Variability of Practice Effect in Sports

Exploring the effectiveness of random vs. blocked practice in sports skills, examining evidence for contextual interference and variability of practice effects on motor learning.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Psychological Tools to Help the Injured Athlete and Performing Artist

Explore psychological tools for supporting injured athletes and performing artists, enhancing recovery and mental well-being during rehabilitation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

The Truth About "The Zone" - Mental Focus and Resilience in Sports

Explore "the zone" in sports with Steph Curry, delve into mental resilience with Dr. Nicole Detling, and learn from Olympic biathlete Clare Egan's experiences in this insightful podcast episode.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Prioritizing Life Skills in Youth Sports - Returning to Play Post-Pandemic

Explore strategies for integrating life skills and mental health support into youth sports as activities resume, focusing on the role of adults in shaping positive experiences for children.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Science of Endurance and Superhuman Feats

Explore the science behind extreme endurance, featuring insights from athletes and psychologists on pushing physical and mental limits to achieve extraordinary feats.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Drawing the Line: Defining Appropriate Coaching Behavior in Youth Sports

Exploring the fine line between tough coaching and emotional abuse in youth sports, discussing standards, laws, and strategies for creating safe environments for young athletes.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video