Global Certificate Course in Exercise Genetics and Performance Psychology
Published on June 27, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with an expert in the field of exercise genetics and performance psychology. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your experience in these areas? GUEST: Sure, I've been working as a sports scientist for over a decade, with a focus on how genetics can influence athletic performance and the role of mental skills training in optimizing that performance. HOST: That's fascinating! The course you're teaching, "Global Certificate Course in Exercise Genetics and Performance Psychology," sounds incredibly comprehensive. What inspired you to create this course? GUEST: I noticed a gap in the industry where many athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals lacked knowledge about the intersection of genetics and psychology in sports science. This motivated me to develop a course that bridges that gap. HOST: It's clear that this is an emerging field. Can you share some current trends or breakthroughs in exercise genetics and performance psychology? GUEST: Absolutely. Nutrigenomics, or how nutrition impacts gene expression related to exercise, is a hot topic right now. Also, mental skills training techniques are evolving to better support athletes in managing stress, anxiety, and other performance-limiting factors. HOST: Those sound like important advancements. Have you encountered any challenges in teaching or learning this subject matter? GUEST: Yes, one challenge is the rapid pace of research in these fields. Keeping up with new findings and integrating them into the course content can be demanding, but it's also exciting. HOST: The future of exercise genetics and performance psychology must be filled with potential. What are your thoughts on where this area is headed? GUEST: I believe we'll continue to see personalized training plans based on genetic profiling. Additionally, I expect to see increased emphasis on mental skills training as a critical component of holistic athletic development. HOST: Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences with us today. We're excited to see how this course will help athletes, coaches, and fitness professionals discover their genetic advantage and transform their approach to fitness and sports science. GUEST: My pleasure. Thanks for having me!
