Energise: Center for Sport and Exercise Psychology

28/09/2025

We congratulate one of our pioneering sport psychologists in the Philippines, Prof. Maria Luisa Guinto, PhD, RPsy, for the 1st place awardee of PAP Independent Research Grant. Mabuhay ang SEP sa Pilipinas!

28/09/2025

11/09/2025

Be a member! Register now and take part in the IAPESGW (International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women) World Congress in Cebu City in November 2025. Know more details by visiting the website.

In 2025, the 20th IAPESGW World Congress will be held from November 5-7 in CEBU in the Philippines. We are inviting scholars and practicioners from all over the world to join this congress and to s…

31/07/2025

01/07/2025

: The Silliman University (SU) Department of Psychology, in collaboration with the SU Athletics Department and the ENERGISE Center for Sport and Exercise Psychology, is co-organizing the PCKF National Dragonboat Coaching Seminar – Level 1, which will be held from July 30 to August 2, 2025, at SU.

This nationally certified seminar is spearheaded by the Philippine Canoe Kayak and Dragonboat Federation (PCKDF) and supported by the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission, aiming to elevate coaching standards in dragonboat paddling by integrating physical training with sport psychology and wellness.

Read more: https://su.edu.ph/su-psychology-department-to-co-organize-national-dragonboat-seminar/

27/06/2025

Our first intern concluded his Practicum by presenting his learning insights on his experiences. Joshua Marvin Albiso is a pioneering graduate student for the degree Master of Arts in Psychology Major in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Silliman University.

27/06/2025

We co-organize a sports coaching certification Level 1 to develop our Filipino coaches. Join now! See the post below for details.

10/06/2025

Important reminder for athletes

Athlete: Coach, I need to ask you something. Is it really so bad if I have a drink with my friends? Sometimes it feels like everyone else is having fun except me.

Coach: You can have a drink, if you choose. No one will stop you.

Athlete: And what about smoking, just every now and then? Just to feel free for a moment.

Coach: You can do that too. This is your life, not mine.

Athlete: Coach, sometimes I just want to be like everyone else. Go to parties, stay out all night, laugh, and not worry about tomorrow. Can I do that?

Coach: Absolutely. No one can take those moments away from you. The world is full of options.

Athlete: And if I want to go even further, to just escape get high, live wild, forget all the pressure for a night? Can I?

Coach: Yes. All of that is within your reach. You can choose any path you want.

Athlete: Then why does it feel like I can’t have both? Why do I feel this ache in my chest, like something has to give?

Coach: Because, deep down, you know the truth. You can have anything, but you can’t have everything. Every great dream demands something from you. You are free to enjoy every moment, every temptation, every thrill but you are not free from the cost. You cannot expect to show up on race day with the body, the mind, the spirit of a champion if you are not willing to sacrifice what others are not. Every late night, every shortcut, every easy decision chips away at your potential.

Everything is permitted, but not everything is worthwhile.

So you must choose. What means more to you? A fleeting night or a lifelong dream? The comfort of now, or the pride of forever? You cannot serve two masters.

Every runner stands at this crossroads. The easy road is wide, full of laughter and distractions. The hard road is narrow, but it leads to places most will never see. The finish line you dream of only you can decide if it’s worth the sacrifice.

You choose how far to go. You choose whether you will look back with pride, or with regret. Only you can decide what your dreams are worth.

That’s the cost. And only you can pay it.

27/05/2025

Movement is critical to brain function.

“We know that as little as 10 minutes of walking can improve your mood, getting that bubble bath with the dopamine, serotonin, endorphins going. Anybody can ...

02/04/2025

Level 1 National Dragon Boat Coaching Seminar