This program provides context for understanding human behavior and achieving peak performance in domains, such as sport, exercise and competition. You’ll develop practical skills for enhancing performance and well-being in yourself and others, whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent or simply interested in the intersection between psychology and sport.
In your courses, you’ll learn about a variety of topics in psychology from the lens of sport and counseling performance, including:
- Anxiety and stress management.
- Counseling theories and techniques.
- Foundations in sport psychology.
- Human development across the lifespan.
- Motivation and confidence in athletes.
- Multicultural research, theory and practice.
- Performance enhancement.
- Psychological factors of injury and rehabilitation.
- Team dynamics.
What fields can I go into after graduating from this program?
The knowledge you’ll gain in this sport and performance counseling degree concentration applies to fields in sport and beyond. The military, health and wellness, K-12 coaching, performance arts and emergency services are examples of industries that require mental preparation and resilience for success.
Additionally, the psychological dynamics at play in sport are also relevant to wellness within organizations and the workplace. From increasing motivation to perform at optimal levels to reducing stress in high-pressure situations, you can apply sport counseling techniques to roles in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Can I become a sport psychologist with this degree?
No. This degree doesn’t lead directly to a career as a sport psychologist or any profession that requires graduate education and professional licensure to practice. However, as a graduate, you’ll be equipped for advanced studies in a variety of areas, such as sport psychology, kinesiology, athletics and physical therapy.
Are you curious about the psychological challenges elite athletes face after suffering from a major injury or retiring from their sport? Do you want to understand why people are captivated by sport and how they bring people together? Pursue a Bachelor of Science in counseling and applied psychological science with a concentration in sport and performance counseling to explore these questions and more.
Courses in this concentration cover topics ranging from how participation in sport and physical activity affects psychological development and mental well-being to using psychological science to improve performance. You’ll also explore the mental and emotional aspects of sport performance, including motivation, confidence, anxiety and focus.
To culminate the program, you’ll complete a required internship in a sport or mental health setting. This gives you practical opportunities to apply what you learn in class and prepares you to take the next step in your career.
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Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.
- American Educational Research.
- Association Fellows.
- American Psychological Association Fellows.
- Fulbright scholars.
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