Wellbeing Science Institute

Sport

World-Class Wellbeing Strategy

An ecological approach

We work with some of the world’s premier sporting codes and organisations to help them develop leading edge strategies and plans to maximise the potential of the athletes, coaches and officials.

Central to this work is developing a Strategic Wellbeing Blueprint that reflects the ecological dynamics of the elite sport environment. A central tenet of these ecological dynamics is the appreciation of an athlete or team as a part of a complex adaptive system.

CEOs, Managers, and Head Coaches who see themselves as learning environment designers understand the role those ecological systems play in wellbeing and performance. They recognise that positive wellbeing behaviour does not occur in a vacuum but, rather, skilled wellbeing behaviours are functionally adaptable outcomes that arise from the continuous interactions that an athlete shares with their environment.

World class wellbeing leaders create the optimal environment for the whole organisation to learn about themselves, each other, leadership and culture. They build robust wellbeing systems and processes that can be customised to the individual.

Capacity building for sustainable change

An ecological approach to wellbeing strategy also requires ongoing capacity building to enable the organisation to deliver on their strategic blueprint.

It involves a relentless commitment to the strategic intent and a focus on stakeholder engagement, developing the requisite skills and knowledge and equipping wellbeing professionals with fit-for-purpose solutions.

If you’re ready for a world-class wellbeing strategy, we’re ready too.

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We believe true innovation drives behaviour change.

Some of our “Wellbeing Firsts” include:

Nationally Recognised Training Program

Designing the world’s first Nationally Recognised Training Program for Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management

National Rugby League / Rugby League Players Association Wellbeing strategy

Developing the current National Rugby League / Rugby League Players Association Wellbeing strategy, process, tools, training based on neuroscience, positive psychology and self-determination theory.

Undergraduate sport psychology degree

Authoring the first undergraduate sport psychology degree in the southern hemisphere

Sport science program for elite ATP tennis players

Developing and implementing the first holistic and integrated sport science program for elite ATP tennis players

government approved course for personal trainers

Designing and delivering the first government approved course for personal trainers in Australia

Industry Association for Personal Trainers in Australia

Establishing the first Industry Association for Personal Trainers in Australia

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