The Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) offers a master of arts degree in sport and performance psychology. The new program centers on an applied curriculum that teaches students how to improve the performance of their future clients. The sport psychology program is ideal for professionals already in the field of performance training. Students take courses in coaching, leadership, motor learning and counseling methods.
The Adler School of Chicago offers a wide range of master's degree programs in counseling, clinical, gerontological and police psychology. The master of arts in counseling with a specialization in sport and health psychology is a major that provides students with a comprehensive curriculum. Students take classes on the subjects of eating disorders, health and well-being, counseling psychology theory and exercise performance. The college requires graduate students to complete a clinical qualifying examination.
The Department of Kinesiology offers both a master of science and doctorate degree in sport and exercise psychology. The program integrates research, practice and psycho-physiological studies. Graduate students learn how to assess how social factors influence an individual's exercise behavior physically and psychologically. Students complete courses in community mentoring, physical activity evaluation and the pressure of competitive sports on youth.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Argosy University is a sport psychology college that offers an online master of arts degree program in sport exercise psychology. The online program is a member of the College of Psychology and Behaviorial Sciences and offers students a curriculum that centers on theoretical foundations of sport sciences, evaluation procedures and sports behavior. Students complete courses in professional identity and group therapy.
The Department of Physical Education, Health and Sports Studies at Miami University of Oxford, Ohio offers a comprehensive program in sport psychology. The master of science in sport studies is interdisciplinary and provides students with courses in sport behavior, socio-cultural perspective and psycho-physiological assessment techniques. Graduate students prepare for careers as counselors in both the private and public sectors. This sport psychology college permits students to transfer credits to doctorate degree granting institutions such as UNC at Greensboro.