Psychological Aspects of Sport

Sport Psychology Graduate Program

The intent of this graduate program is to offer a Master of Arts degree in the Department of Human Performance that provides required and elective courses from an inter discipline perspective involving Human Performance and Psychology. The program is designed to develop a theoretical base in the discipline of sport psychology, and better prepare students and coaches to apply such knowledge to performance enhancement issues associated with competitive athletics and exercise settings.

Descriptions of courses listed below are available on the Graduate Bulletins page.

Thesis Plan: 30–32 credits

Alternate Plan Paper: 34–36 credits

Required Human Performance Core (16–18 credits)

• HP 610 – Statistical Methods (3)
• HP 630 – Techniques of Research (3)
• HP 641 – Psychology of Sport (3)
• HP 649 – Sport in American Culture (3)
• HP 675 – Motor Learning (3)
• HP 698 – Internship: Sport Psychology (1–3)

Required Thesis or Alternate Plan Paper (1–4 credits)

• HP 694 – Alternate Plan Paper (1–2)
• HP 699 – Thesis (3–4)

Required Psychology Core (9–10 credits)

• PSYC 551 – Methods of Enhancing Performance (3)

Two other course in Psychology (or equivalent) in consultation with major advisor.

Required Electives (3–11 credits)

Student must choose electives in consultation with major advisor. EDLD 644, Ethics and Leadership, and CSP 662, American College Student, are strongly recommended.