Department of Sports Psychology, LNIPE (NERC), Guwahati
The Sport Psychology department combines Sports and psychological paradigms to create an all-inclusive intervention program that addresses the needs of the individual players with the awareness of team dynamics. It makes use of analytically authenticated psychological techniques in order to support athletes, boost their skills, manage with competition and pressure, enhance motivation and morale, handle setbacks and work effectively in teams. The department aims towards understanding practitioners about the effect of psychological factors on performance of athletes as well as understanding the role of general physical activity towards developing overall mental health and well- being. The aim of the Department is to prepare qualified professionals at different levels to encourage health and psychological well – being by performing proper physical activity and adopting sound lifestyle behaviours.