Dr Bernice Sant

BIO

Dr. Bernice Sant is a qualified Performance, Sport & Exercise Psychologist and a keen fitness & sports enthusiast.

She’s obtained her Doctorate in Sport & Exercise Psychology, is a British Psychological Society Chartered Member, registered in the Health Care Professional Council UK and warranted from the Malta Psychology Profession Board. Currently, she lectures and/or supervises at the University of Malta, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Institute for Education Malta, Learning Works and Mariano Farrugia Academy. She is also a Sport Psychologist Consultant with Malta Olympic Committee, Malta Football Association, and Learning Works and helps clients, athletes & organisations flourish in several different performance fields and life stages.

During her career, she has instructed group fitness classes with Mental Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Directorate, competed in several fitness and CrossFit competitions, featured on local TV programmes, UK educational projects, been part of the international online Expert Showcase on Food, Fitness and Focus.

Bernice has worked with various athletes and organisations, including LJMU Scholarship Elite Athletes, Liverpool Football Club, Basketball Scotland, Young Driver Excellence Academy, Maltese National Futsal Team, Professional Thai Fighters, and competitive athletes in CrossFit, Swimming, BodyBuilding, Triathlon, Athletics, Football, Futsal, Archery, Bowling, Gymnastics and Basketball. Some other areas she’s interested in, involve performing arts (singing/acting/dancing/DJ-ing), military, prison, politics, and hospital/surgery settings.

Having had the opportunity and challenges of living in different countries and experiencing prolonged injury issues first hand, allowed her to garner and hone specific research which ultimately led to her philosophy of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Doctorate, Sports & Exercise Psychology
Liverpool John Moores University, UK

MSc. Sport Psychology
Liverpool John Moores University, UK

MSc. Performance Psychology
University of Edinburgh, UK

Psychology, Higher Diploma
University of Malta, Malta

B.A. Psychology & Theatre Studies
University of Malta, Malta

FURTHER STUDIES & INDUSTRY
RELATED QUALIFICATIONS –

Fitness Instructor, Level 2 & 3
Diet & Nutrition
Mental Health First Aid
Mentor Training
Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support
NSPCC Training (Child Protection in Sport)
UKAD (UK Anti Doping)

Dr Bernice Sant