Sports Psychology Graduate Programs

Sports psychology explores the behavioral, mental and psycho-social aspects of sports, exercise and physical activity. It is an interdisciplinary subject that draws on research from biology, kinesiology, neuroscience, sociology and psychology. Many universities throughout the United States offer graduate level degree programs in sports psychology.
  1. University of Iowa

    • The University of Iowa offers both Master of Arts and doctorate degrees in the psychology of sport and physical activity. The masters program offers a choice of further specialization in sport psychology or health promotion, with coursework in research methods, epidemiology, health and physical activity, nutrition, health interventions, and sport psychology. Students may choose to complete a thesis or pursue additional coursework. The doctoral program requires advanced coursework in research methods, social psychology, health behavior, epidemiology, sport psychology, counseling, community health and statistics, in addition to a formal dissertation.

      University of Iowa

      102 E Field House

      Iowa City, IA 52242-1111

      319-335-9335

      uiowa.edu

    Alder School of Professional Psychology

    • The Adler School of Professional Psychology offers a Master of Arts degree program in counseling with a specialization in sport and health psychology. Coursework includes psychopathology, development, social psychology, psychotherapy, and sport and health psychology, as well as a professional practicum placement.

      Alder School of Professional Psychology

      65 East Wacker Place, Suite 2100

      Chicago, IL 60601-7298

      312-201-5900

      adler.edu

    Argosy University

    • Argosy University offers a Master of Arts degree in sport-exercise psychology at five locations in the United States: Atlanta, Phoenix, Orange County, Alameda and San Bernardino. Students are trained in both the theoretical and practical aspects of psychological behavior in relation to physical activity and team sports. Graduates are prepared for employment in private athletic settings, education and coaching.

      Argosy University

      980 Hammond Drive, Suite 100

      Atlanta, GA 30328

      888-671-4777

      argosy.edu

    University of the Rockies

    • The University of the Rockies offers both a Master of Arts degree program in psychology--which has a concentration in sports and performance psychology--and a doctorate of psychology with a specialization in sports and performance psychology. Both programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to aid both individual athletes and sports teams. These programs are available both online and on-campus.

      University of the Rockies

      555 East Pikes Peak Ave

      Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3612

      866-621-0124

      rockies.edu

    San Diego University for Integrative Studies

    • The San Diego University for Integrative Studies offers both a Master of Arts in sport counseling and a doctorate in psychology with a specialization in sport psychology. The former requires advanced coursework in psychology and sport counseling, in addition to a thesis, an exam and 50 hours of counseling practice. The doctoral program requires advanced coursework in psychology, research methods, sport psychology and counseling, as well as an oral qualifying exam, a comprehensive exam, a dissertation with an oral defense and at least 60 hours of counseling practice.

      San Diego University for Integrative Studies

      3900 Harney Street, Suite 210

      San Diego, CA 92110

      800-234-7041

      sduis.edu

    University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    • The Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers both a master of science and a doctorate in sport and exercise psychology. Both programs combine theory, research and practical training in the cognitive, and physiological and psycho-social aspects of sport and exercise. Graduate students may choose to complete a thesis or additional coursework in sport and society, motor development, and the psychological factors influencing sport and exercise behaviors. Doctoral students can further concentrate their studies in neuromechanics, physiology or exercise psychology. Additional coursework in research methods and a formal dissertation are required.

      University of North Carolina at Greensboro

      1400 Spring Garden Street

      Greensboro, NC 27412

      336-334-5000

      uncg.edu

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