Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology

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