PSYCHOLOGY CAREER -SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY Sports psychology: Sportspersons go through a lot of challenges and anxiety. Their performance is not just dependent of their stamina but also the mental frame they keep in. Sportspsychologists are required to help players to keep focused on their goals, become highly motivated, and deal with anxiety, fear of failure and setbacks.Psychologists from this area get opportunity to work with top players, sports clubs and sports promotion bodies.