2020 Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 105-112
The aim of this study was to examine psychological support methods that could be undertaken by instructors. For this, the psychological changes among examinees who were to take the Japan Sports Association Athletic Trainer Certification Examination, were evaluated. Results suggested that there was a need to treat test takers as individuals, rather than constituents of a general whole. It was further suggested that instructors provided support in the form of providing feedback that corresponded with academic outcomes, developing study plans from an early stage, allowing students to acquire experiences similar to those elucidated in the certification exam, and promoting active recovery from psychological fatigue. Thus, it is recommended that instructors provide proactive psychological support that is adapted based on individual differences.
