Sport Psychology

This area of emphasis is designed for students who are interested in obtaining a knowledge base in the psychological antecedents and consequences of physical activity participation. Students will be exposed to major psychological theories, classic and contemporary empiricism, and relevant applications in various physical activity settings including competitive sport, recreation, exercise, and physical education. Particular emphasis is placed on utilization of psychological techniques to enhance sport performance and psychological benefits and ramifications of the youth sport experience. Students completing this area of emphasis will be prepared for careers in coaching, physical activity leadership opportunities, or doctoral studies.

Professional Development (3 - 6 semester hours)

KINE 60103 Research Methods in Kinesiology
PSYC 50423 Graduate Statistics (required for thesis only)

Academic Core (9 semester hours)

KINE 60213 Advanced Biomechanics
KINE 60423 Advanced Motor Behavior
KINE 60613 Physiology of Exercise

Sport Psychology Specialization (9 semester hours)

KINE 60713 Psychosocial Aspects of Sport
KINE 60733 Applied Sport Psychology
KINE 60723 Psychology of Youth Sport

Resource Area (6 or 12 semester hours)

A thesis student would choose 6 hours of electives to meet his/her particular needs and interests while a student choosing the treatise option would select 12 hours.

Thesis (6 semester hours) or Treatise (3 semester hours)

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