Dr. Mavis Asare

Dr. Mavis Asare is a Lecturer at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies. She is a Commonwealth Scholar who obtained a PhD degree in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, UK. She has a post-doctorate qualification in Psychopharmacology at RXP International, U.S.A.

Professional Experience:
Her academic background at the university education has been in the area of Clinical Psychology. As a result, she works as a Clinical Sports Psychology Practitioner (PT). She has over 15 years’ experience in teaching and 18 years’ experience in psychology practice.

Research Interests:
Her research interests include cognitive behavior therapeutic approaches in the treatment of psychological disorders among athletes and professionals in sport. She also has a special interest in psychological procedures in the prevention of mental health problems among young people and juvenile athletes.