The Master's degree in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology prepares graduates for continued study or fulfilling careers with athletes and physically active people through coaching, athletic training, health and wellness coaching, sports psychology consulting and more. Through hands-on learning and real-world research opportunities, students will gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in this field. The program is aligned with and committed to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology's Code of Ethics, Principles, and Standards and its Position Statement on Human Diversity.
Attend a virtual informational session to learn more about our program and meet faculty and current students.
October 4th to November 8th and January 17th at 11 am CST.
October 4th to November 8th and January 17th at 11 am CST.
Prospective Students
We support students who are interested in applied careers, becoming Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC), and continuing to doctoral study. Our alumni pursue a range of careers, including Master Resilience Trainers in the U.S. Army, private practice, health performance coaching, college coaching, strength coaching, athletic training, and student services.
Center for Sport and Performance Psychology
The Center for Sport and Performance Psychology works with athletes, exercisers, ROTC cadets, artists, and professionals to help them gain the confidence and motivation they need to overcome barriers, refine their focus, and prepare for challenges at any level. All students in the program are part of The Center and lead mental skills sessions during the academic year and accumulate hours for CMPC designation.
Program Highlights
The Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Program is proud to offer its students a variety of professional development experiences through the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology and capstone projects. Our graduate students have success acquiring graduate assistantships throughout the university that compliment their professional interests and classroom learning.
Career Opportunities
After graduating from this competitive program, graduates will enter a diverse workforce of sport, exercise, and performance professionals with broad career and continued study opportunities.
About the Program
We support students who are interested in applied careers and continued study (PhD). Our alumni pursue a range of careers, including Master Resilience Trainers in the U.S. Army, private practice as mental performance consultants (CMPC), college coaching, athletic training, and student services.
Advising
Learn more about advising contacts in the Department of Human Performance.
Current Students
Meet current students and their capstone projects, career interests, and hometowns.
Center for Sport and Performance Psychology
The Center for Sport and Performance Psychology at Minnesota State Mankato works with athletes, exercisers, coaches, artists and professionals to help them gain the confidence and motivation they need to overcome barriers, refine their focus and prepare to face challenges at any level.
Faculty
Meet Sport and Exercise Psychology faculty.
Career Opportunities
A master's degree in sport, exercise, and performance psychology will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. You can help others enhance their sport, exercise, and physical activity performance and increase their enjoyment in these activities.
Contact Sport and Exercise Psychology
Contact Sport and Exercise Psychology.
