Sports Psychology

Sport psychology is the study of psychological and mental factors that influence, and are influenced by, participation in sport, exercise and physical activity, and the application of this knowledge to everyday settings.

Sport psychologists are interested in how participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity may enhance personal development and wellbeing throughout the life span. They work with individual athletes, sports teams, organisations and in private practices.

A referral from your general practitioner is not required to see our sports psychologist.

Paul Penna

Paul is a recognized and fully Registered Sports Psychologist with specialized tertiary training in sport psychology and over 15 years of experience competing, coaching and working with many of Australia's top sports people and teams.

He  commenced  working  at  the  New  South  Wales Institute  of Sport (NSWIS)  in  2001,  becoming  a  Senior  Sports Psychologist  during  2006 / 07. He  was  principally  focused  on  assisting  athletes  and  programs  obtain  their  peak performance,  whether  that  was  at  a  State,  National,  Commonwealth Games, World  Championships  or  Olympics / Paralympics.

Paul is the current Sports Psychologist for the Australian Swimming Team, but his vast sports experience in the past has included Olympic Games (Beijing, 2008), Commonwealth Games (Melbourne, 2006) and the World Championships  (2004, 2005, 2007).  

Paul has since developed a successful business, Focus Performance Psychology, that caters with all athletes, from the recreational to the elite level.

Sports Psychology Services Offered include:

• Performance Enhancement and Mental Skills (ie, goal setting, imagery, confidence)
• Injury Rehabilitation, Recovery and Restoration
• Anxiety Management and Relaxation
• Concentration and Mental Preparation
• Stress and Time Management
• Team Building and Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Travel Skills
• Debriefing and Program Evaluation
• Video Analysis of Sporting Emotions and Performances

Website:

• For further information on Paul, please visit www.performancepsychology.com.au