Timeline of Sport Psychology

 
  • 1890 : First Sport Psychology research by Norman Triplett
  • 1920 : Applied consultancy with professional baseball
  • 1970 : First Volume of International Journal of Sport Psychology
  • 1988 : Sport Psychologist Prof. Aidan Moran appointed to preparation of Irish Olympic Squad.
  • 1992 : Panel of consultants appointed to prepare Olympic Athletes
  • 1993 : Sport Psychologist Prof. Craig Mahoney assists Derry to All-Ireland Victory.
  • 1995 : Sport Psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick helps Wexford to historic All-Ireland title
  • 2004 : Sport Psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick provides onsite support at the Olympic Games
  • 2007 : Irish Institute of Sports initiates process of consultation to develop Psychological support structures for 2008 and beyond