There are several schools that offer undergraduate degrees in sports psychology. These programs combine general education coursework in the liberal arts and sciences with specialized coursework in performance enhancement, the psychology of sport and exercise, injury rehabilitation, coaching, group dynamics and the culture of sports. Students are often given the opportunity to gain valuable work experience through professional internships and fieldwork practice.
Bachelor of Arts degrees in sport psychology are offered by both National University and Arcadia University. Texas State University offers an undergraduate minor as well as a certificate for non-degree seeking students. West Virginia University offers a Bachelor of Science degree program in sport and exercise psychology.
There are many master's degree programs in sports psychology throughout the United States. An undergraduate degree with a major in psychology, biology, kinesiology or a related subject is generally required in order to be considered for admission. These programs typically consist of foundational coursework in psychology in addition to specialized courses in the psycho-social aspects of sports and exercise, injury management and rehabilitation, research methods and physiology.
The Adler School of Professional Psychology offers a Master of Arts degree in counseling with a specialization in sport and health psychology. Argosy University offers both an online and on-campus Master of Arts degree in sport-exercise psychology. The University of the Rockies offers a Master of Arts in psychology with a concentration in sports and performance psychology.
Master of Science degree programs with majors in sports psychology are offered by Ball State University, Capella University, John F. Kennedy University and Springfield College. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville both offer Masters of Science degrees in kinesiology with a concentration in sport and exercise psychology. Ithaca College offers a Master of Science in exercise and sport science with a concentration in sport psychology.
Doctorate degree programs in sports psychology typically combine advanced coursework in research methods and psychology with a major written dissertation or thesis that must be defended through an oral examination.
The San Diego University for Integrative Studies and the University of Iowa both offer a doctorate in psychology with a specialization in sports psychology and physical activity. Florida State University offers a doctorate in educational psychology with a major in sports psychology. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Utah offers a doctorate degree with a specialization in the psychosocial aspects of sport.