- Many sports psychologists work from a doctor's office in which to perform consultations. These may be an office within a private practice -- either on their own or as part of a team of psychologists -- or in a medical facility, such as a hospital. In these quarters, sports psychologists meet with clients to discuss their needs and for the psychologist to assess the athlete. They may meet regularly in the office for one-to-one counseling sessions or programs of visualization and mental focus. Psychologists may also attend an athlete in his home in urgent or emergency situations.
- Many professional sports teams employ a sports psychologist full-time or in a consultative capacity. Such individuals are likely to work at the premises of the team, either at their home performance arena or training facilities.
- Sports psychologists are often required to travel to major sporting events with the athletes that they treat. As such, they will work within training bases and athletes' villages. Sports psychologists who work with federally-funded sports teams, such as Olympic competitors, are usually required to accompany their clients to events.
- Sports psychologists also work at universities. They conduct research and teach students to develop their own skills in the field. They may also work with university sports teams to improve performance. As such, they are likely to work in an office, in lecture theaters, in libraries, and in campus sports facilities. Their working practices may overlap; for instance, the work which they do with university athletic teams may be linked to the research that they are carrying out.
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