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Sports Psychology Concentration

Sports Psychology Concentration 18 units

The sports psychology concentration increases the student's understanding of the field and prepares him/her for advanced study in this area of psychology. This emphasis involves the study and understanding of the psychological factors associated with performance in sports and other types of physical activity.

Required Courses 6 courses
PSYC 330 Sports Psychology 3
PSYC 385 Health Psychology 3
PSYC 415 Group Process 3
PSYC 450 Counseling 3
PSYC 485 Stress and Coping 3
Select one of the following:
PSYC 345 Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development 3
PSYC 355 Psychology of Adult Development 3

Recommended Courses
AES 363 Physiology of Exercise 4
AES 364 Kinesiology 3
BIOL 115 Anatomy and Physiology 4
BIOL 330 Gender Differences** 3
PE 325 Motor Development and Learning 3
PE 363 Physiology of Exercise 3
PE 364 Kinesiology 3
PE 406 Sociology of Sport 3
PE 474 Practicum in Coaching 2
PSYC 480 Psychological Testing and Measurement 3
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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