ACCRA: FIRST-EVER SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COURSE OPENS
From Monday March 24 to Thursday March 27, 2025, these participants numbering over 90 will benefit from the first of its kind in Ghana, Sports Psychology course. The four -day course, is jointly organized by the National Sports College, NSC, Winneba and the National Sports Authority (NSA). It is aimed at bridging the gap in […]
From Monday March 24 to Thursday March 27, 2025, these participants numbering over 90 will benefit from the first of its kind in Ghana, Sports Psychology course.
The four -day course, is jointly organized by the National Sports College, NSC, Winneba and the National Sports Authority (NSA). It is aimed at bridging the gap in psychological training within the sports sector.
The Acting Director General of the National Sports College Winneba, Mr. Bawa Fuseini, said Sports psychology is no longer a luxury for elite athletes — it’s a necessity. He believes the course is a powerful step toward empowering coaches, athletes, and administrators with the mental strategies to achieve peak performance.
The Acting Director General of the National Sports Authority, NSA, Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, expressed optimism that the course would yield long-term benefits for Ghana’s sporting community.
One of the course facilitators, Dr Elvis Hagan Jnr, called for sustained investment in the field in Ghana. The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Adams, says there should more focus on the critical role of mental preparedness in athletic performance.
The five-day certificate program is being facilitated by Dr Elvis Hagan Jnr. from Germany and Dr Medina Srem-Sai from the University of Education, Winneba. Participants will receive a professional certificate from the National Sports College, the only accredited institution in Ghana authorized to issue such qualifications.
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