The Future of Mental Fitness in Sport and Exercise

Time:
14:00 to 16:00
Location:
The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square Birmingham, B1 2DR

Join Get Ahead Mindset and Applied Psychologist Dr Sally Reynard from the University of Birmingham to explore the future of mental fitness!

Wondering how to prepare psychologically for a sporting event or need some help getting motivated and confident in the gym? Interested in finding out about exciting applied research and enterprise? Want to get hands on experience of human-centered design? Then this event is for you!

Join us on the 6th of September 2025, 14.00 in the Dhani Prem and Mary Sturge rooms at The Exchange in Centenery Square, Birmingham.

This hands on and interactive event will explore how technology and research are shaping the future of mental fitness in sport and exercise! Featuring Get Ahead Mindset’s new sport psychology app, you will have the opportunity to find out about and participate in the methods that have been used to develop it.

Book your place via the blue arrow above. Numbers are limited so sign up now to avoid missing out!

Top tips! Bring your smartphone along with you to this event to join in with the activities. Join us 30 minutes before the event at 13.30 if you’d like to go for a short jog or walk around Birmingham’s beautiful Centenery Square with Get Ahead Mindset.

Agenda

13:30 – 13:50 Optional Pre Event Jog/Walk led by Get Ahead Mindset

14:00 – 14:20 Introduction and Mental Warm Up Activities

14:20 – 14:35 What is the Future of Mental Fitness in Sport and Exercise? Led by Chris McAdam and Dr Sally Reynard

14:35 – 14:45 Breakout Session 1

14:45 – 15:10 Refreshments and Q&A

15:10 – 15:40 Breakout Session 2

15:40 – 15:50 Mental Cool Down

15:50 – 16:00 Survey