SSSPP curriculum sports psychiatry and psychotherapy: Level 1

Abstract

The SSSPP established a three level curriculum for additional training in Sports Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. Level 1 "Basic Healthcare In Sports Psychiatry And Psychotherapy" is imparted. The curriculum contains a theoretical part, practical experience and supervision within 80 hours of additional training, leading to a SSSPP certificate. Basic knowledge in sports medicine, sports psychology, sports science and training theory as well as further topics of sports and exercise therapy with mental disorders, disorders related to elite sports, sport as coping and additional topics such as law, ethics, abuse, and doping are contained. Study goals are defined. Psychiatrists and psychotherapists, sports physician, and psychological psychotherapists could participate on level 1. An outlook on levels 2 and 3 is added.