Overview
Designed for students interested in applied work and/or research in the sport and exercise psychology discipline, the Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology program of the Georgia Southern University is grounded in the fundamentals of the scientific process and theory for research and supervised applied work within individual and group/team environments.
The sport and exercise psychology master’s program consists of 36 semester credit hours and provides a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum aligned with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology requirements for Certification. Sample courses include work in research methods, data analysis, individual and team interventions for mental skills training, ethics in sport and exercise psychology, team dynamics, the psychological aspects of elite performance, exercise psychology, and current issues and trends in sport and exercise psychology. Following completion of the program, students are able to competitively pursue various applied positions within the discipline and/or admission into doctoral programs within the field.
Sport & Exercise Psychology Careers
Career and educational opportunities in sport & exercise psychology are diverse, ranging from personal counseling and consulting to research. Specific positions include doctoral student, performance enhancement consultant in sport and fitness, college instructor, research assistant, athletic administration, recreation administration and coaching.
Recent graduates have gone on to pursue the following opportunities:
- CSF-Prep
- Mental Trainer at a golf academy
- Behavioral Health Intern with a MLB team
- Collegiate coaching positions
- Life skills coordinators in university athletic departments
- Academic advisors in student-athlete services
- Weight management and exercise behavior consultants in fitness facilities
Programme Structure
Courses offered:
- Ethical Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise Performance
- Team Dynamics
- Sport and Exercise Psychology Interventions
- Health and Exercise Psychology
- Practicum in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Psychology Sports Sciences Kinesiology View 1187 other Masters in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of prerequisite coursework may be required if degree major or minor is not in psychology or kinesiology/exercise science
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (4.0 scale)
- A vitae or résumé that includes the following: work history, professional experiences, membership and participation in professional organizations, other experiences related to the academic program, and names and contact information for a minimum of three references
- A personal statement of no more than 3 pages that includes a description of previous professional experiences and accomplishments, career goals, and reasons for interest in the graduate program
- Submission of GRE scores
- Completion of the online application for the College of Graduate Studies
- A phone, video-based, or in-person interview with the program director may be requested
Tuition Fee
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International
13260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6630 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
13260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6630 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
3324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1662 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Statesboro
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Funding
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