Masters of Arts or Science (MA/MS) in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Students in the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SEP) graduate program will learn about the theory, research, and applied techniques used to educate athletes, coaches, parents, exercisers, esport athletes, fitness professionals, tactical populations, and performing artists. The program provides students with a well-rounded education on the psychological aspects of sport and physical activity for optimal enjoyment, performance, and well-being. Within our program, students have the opportunity to work towards certification as a mental performance consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Students completing the SEP degree must complete a minimum of 33 credits of graduate courses, including a thesis/research project and practicum.
33 credits
Core requirements, 21 credits from
| SEPS 605 | Psychology of Injury Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SEPS 609 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SEPS 610 | Ethical Issues in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology | 3 |
| SEPS 611 | Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| SEPS 644 | Psycho-Social Processes of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| SEPS 660 | Psychology of Exercise and Health | 3 |
| SEPS 690 | Sport Sociology | 3 |
Research requirements: 9-12 credits from one area
Complete one of the research options below; either the Master of Arts, research paper/creative project or Master of Science, thesis.
Master of Arts, research paper/creative project, 9 credit from
| EDPS 641 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
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| EDPS 642 | Analysis of Variance | 3 |
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| HSC 687 | Statistical Theory and Methods in Health Science | 3 |
| EXSC 611 | Research Methods (Thesis) | 3 |
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| RES 697 | Research Paper | 1 TO 3 |
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| CRPR 698 | Creative Project | 3 OR 6 |
Master of Science, thesis, 12 credits from
Directed electives, 0-3 credits
Students only need to choose a course from the directed electives section if working toward the Master of Arts
| ACE 604 | Physical Preparation and Conditioning | 3 |
| ACE 612 | Growth and Development for Coaches | 3 |
| ACE 675 | Teaching and Motivation for Coaches | 3 |
| ANTH 559 | Ethnographic Methods | 3 |
| CPSY 621 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| CPSY 688 | Process and Techniques of Group Counseling | 3 |
| EXSC 514 | Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| EDPS 603 | Psychology of Human Development | 3 |
| EDPS 640 | Methodology of Educational and Psychological Research | 3 |
| EDPS 646 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| EDPS 742 | Multivariate Statistics and Data Mining | 3 |
| EXSC 603 | Exercise Physiology 1 | 3 |
| KINE 620 | Kinesiology Special Topics | 1 TO 9 |
| PSYS 613 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYS 615 | Learning and Motivation | 3 |
| PSYS 616 | Perception and Cognition | 3 |
| PSYS 623 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| PSYS 632 | Science of Psychopathology | 3 |
| SEPS 600 | Internship in Sport and Exercise Psychology | 1-12 |
| EDST 660 | Ethnographic Research in Education | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 33