Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 147: How to become a sport psychologist In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent dives into the world of sport and exercise psychology with Dr. Dawn-Marie Armstrong, a qualified sport and exercise psychologist. Dr. Armstrong shares her journey from Barbados to becoming the first Caribbean person on the HCPC register via a BPS accredited route. They explore the field’s challenges, the impact of racism in sport, and the opportunities for aspiring psychologists in this dynamic profession. Dr. Armstrong discusses the additional barriers faced by international students, including the high costs of visas and navigating xenophobia, sexism, and racism in the UK. She also highlights the importance of focusing on athletes’ well-being, the role of social advocacy, and how sport and exercise psychology can foster inclusivity and support marginalised communities. Whether you’re interested in sport psychology, facing the challenges of studying abroad, or simply looking to learn more about this field, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. The Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Sport and Exercise Psychology00:39 - Host Welcome and Episode Introduction02:12 - Dr. Dawn-Marie Armstrong: From Barbados to the UK04:20 - The Evolving Field of Sport and Exercise Psychology05:18 - Addressing Racism and Advocacy in Sport06:19 - Navigating Life as a Person of Colour in the UK09:46 - Becoming the First Caribbean HCPC Registered Sport Psychologist10:41 - Overcoming Barriers: Xenophobia, Sexism, and Racism11:18 - From Cricket to Psychology: A Journey of Change16:17 - The BPS Route to Qualification19:43 - Key Roles and Study Requirements in Sport Psychology21:52 - Balancing Career, Academia, and Motherhood28:13 - Choosing Sport over Exercise Psychology31:54 - The Self-Directed Nature of Sport and Exercise Psychology Training35:17 - Reflections on Qualified Life and Future Opportunities Links: 📲 - Connect with Dr Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdawnarmstrong/ https://www.instagram.com/afrosportpsych/ 🖥️ Check out my brand new short courses for aspiring psychologists and mental health professionals here: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/short-courses 🫶 To support me by donating to help cover my costs for the free resources I provide click here: https://the-aspiring-psychologist.captivate.fm/support 📚 To check out The Clinical Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3jOplx0 📖 To check out The Aspiring Psychologist Collective Book: https://amzn.to/3CP2N97 💡 To check out or join the aspiring psychologist membership for just £30 per month head to: https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/membership-interested ✍️ Get your Supervision Shaping Tool now: a href="https://www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk/supervision" rel="noopener noreferrer"...