Certified Mental Performance Consultant Coursework

K1. Professional Ethics*

HP 628 Ethics in Sport and Exercise Psychology

K2. Sport Psychology*

HP 672 Psychology of Athletic Injury

HP 641 Psychology of Sport and Exercise

HP 644 Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

HP 646 Exercise Psychology and Behavior Change

HP 570 Psychology of Coaching

K3. Sport Science

HP 649 Sport in American Culture

K4. Psychopathology

Not included in the curriculum. Can use an upper-level undergraduate abnormal psychology course or similar here. Students can also take a PSYC 555 abnormal psychology course at Minnesota State University – we recommend the summer course or fall/spring of your second year.

K5. Helping Relationships*

CSP 571 Interpersonal Helping Skills

HP 682 Practicum in Sport and Exercise Psychology

K6. Research Methods and Statistics*

HP 630 Techniques of Research

HP 610 Statistical Methods

K7. Psychological Foundations of Behavior Change

Not included in the curriculum. Can use a lifespan development, cognitive psychology, personality, or similar course from undergraduate degree here. Students can also take a graduate psychology course at Minnesota State University – we recommend the summer course or fall/spring of your second year.

K8. Diversity and Culture*

HP 683 Working with Diverse Populations in Sport Psychology

Mentored Experiences in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

All students engage in applied service delivery (e.g., team workshops and individual sessions) through the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology.

Mentorship provided through HP 682: Practicum in Sport & Exercise Psychology