Summer School
of Sport Psychology
for PhD students
Passionate About Sports Psychology?
Discover How to Help Athletes Excel and Stay Ahead with Modern Approaches
Are you fascinated by the role of a sports psychologist in helping athletes and teams reach peak performance? Curious about how to start your journey in this exciting field? If you’re eager to explore cutting-edge trends and techniques in sports psychology, you’ve come to the right place!
The topics of the summer school will cover a wide range of key issues, including strategies for managing performance anxiety, understanding hidden cardiovascular conditions and their impact on athletic performance, the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) approach in sports, recovering from serious injuries and returning to peak performance, and much more.
What to expect?
Get ready for an action-packed seven days filled with the latest insights and hands-on demonstrations from leading experts in sport psychology, fitness coaching, and medical fields. Learn from world-class athletes as they share their personal experiences and strategies.
Engage in interactive lectures, dynamic workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, live training demos, and personalized supervision. You’ll also have the chance to network with like-minded professionals and gain valuable knowledge to elevate your skills.
Why Apply?
The Summer School of Sport Psychology offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to deepen your knowledge in the dynamic field of sports psychology. Learn from renowned experts across various disciplines, gain actionable insights, and connect with fellow professionals who share your passion. This intensive program is designed to earn you 4 ECTS credits, adding valuable academic and practical experience to your portfolio. Participants will receive an official certificate of attendance.
Hosted by
The Summer School of Sport Psychology for PhD students is organized by the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University.
Meet our Speakers
Performance, Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Supervisor for British Psychological Society
Associate Professor, Østfold University College
Psychologist and researcher
PhDr. Kateřina Koros Bartošová, Ph.D.
President of the Czech Society for CBT
Associate professor, Masaryk University
Eric Franke
Speed & Strength Development Coach,
Former profi athlete – Olympic silver medalist, 2018
Mgr. Martin Ptáček
Sport psychologist, ENYSSP Representative for CZ
PhD student at Masaryk University
Program
The specifics of the program are still being worked on and will be finalized soon.
For the most up-to-date details, please check back later or contact us directly.
Doors open + registration
Keynote speaker : ENYSSP
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Panel discussion: ENYSSP
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Opening
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Ricardo Lugo
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Panel discussion:
Karolína Mynářová, Lenka Remešová, Martin Ptáček
How to start your career as a sport psychologist
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Panel discussion:
Ricardo Lugo, Andrea Firth
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Keynote speaker:
Andrea Firth
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Kateřina Koros Bartošová
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Workshop:
Martin Ptáček, Karolína Mynářová
Self-experience ACT techniques
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Opening
Keynote speaker:
Sarah Blizzard
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Workshop:
Kateřina Koros Bartošová
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Panel discussion:
Lenka Remešová
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Networking
Registration & Deadlines
When
18 – 24 August 2025
Where
Department of Psychology
Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts
Arne Nováka 1, 602 00 Brno
Czech Republic
Registration and payment deadline
31 May 2025
Participation fee: € 850
The fee includes materials from the lectures and workshops, along with snacks and refreshments during the coffee breaks.
If needed, you can book accommodation at the university dormitories close to the event. Please follow the instructions below.
Registration is complete only after the payment has been received.
Venue
Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts
Brno, Czech Republic
The venue is located in the heart of Brno at the Masaryk University, ideally situated between Prague and Vienna
Masaryk University is a prestigious institution with a rich history of academic excellence. Its modern facilities, historic campus, and engaging academic environment make it ideal for learning, sharing and finding inspiration. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across various disciplines, from humanities and social sciences to natural sciences and engineering.
The Faculty of Arts, established in 1919, is one of the founding faculties. It has been at the forefront of research and education in the fields of language, literature, history, and philosophy. The Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University is the oldest psychological institute in the Czech Republic, founded in 1926 by Professor Mihajlo Rostohar. The department has a long-standing tradition of excellence in research with a strong focus on experimental psychology, cognitive and applied psychology.
How to get to the venue
There is a tram stop Grohova and a trolleybus stop Úvoz close to the Faculty of Arts.
From the dormitories to the university, you can take a direct trolleybus n. 25 or 26, which leaves from nearby stop Arena Brno. The ride takes 15-20 minutes. You will then get off at the stop Úvoz and walk to the Faculty of Arts.
Alternatively, if you are coming from the city center, you can take the tram n. 4 or 1 and get off at the stop Česká, which is about a 5-10 minute walk from the Faculty of Arts. If you do not fancy walking you can get on the tram n. 3 or 12, get off at the next stop Grohova and walk from there.
Or you can take the tram n. 12 from Hlavní nádraží (the main train station) which will take you directly to the tram stop Grohova and then it is about 3 minute walk from there.
For more information about the public transport connections, schedules and journey planner, please visit the website of the Brno transport company Dopravní podnik města Brna. An interactive map showing the public transport stops and routes in Brno can also be found on their website. As an alternative we also recommend Idos, which provides schedules, routing and travel planning for public transportation across the Czech Republic.
Accomodation
Participants have the option to stay in university-provided accommodation. If interested, please email rihova@skm.muni.cz with the subject line “SSSP2025” and include the following information: your name, the dates you require accommodation, and contact information.
The dormitories offer single (608 CZK PP/PN) and double rooms (730 CZK PP/PN).
Passport/ID identification upon your arrival.
Check-in: after 2 pm
Check-out: before 11 am
Dormitories Vinařská↗️
Alternatives: Hotel Continental, Booking, Airbnb
“Sport is not just about physical strength;
it’s about the power of the mind that drives success.
Welcome to the Summer School of Sport Psychology – a place to explore and understand the mental side of performance.”