Overview

This Sport and Performance Psychology program from West Virginia University explores ethical and legal foundations, psychological theory, and evidence-based performance enhancement techniques, with an emphasis on building effective helping relationships, multicultural competence, and understanding human development and individual differences to support performers in reaching their potential. This degree is ideal for both working professionals seeking to advance their career, in addition to providing a strong foundation for those just entering the field.

Career Paths

What can I do with an online Sport and Performance Psychology, M.S. degree?

Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC): Working with athletes, teams/groups, and performers across a wide range of contexts including sport, military, business, health, performing arts, and other tactical populations to enhance mental performance and well-being.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist or Psychologist (Dual-Trained): Integrating clinical expertise (i.e., a separate graduate degree in counseling or psychology) with advanced training in sport and performance psychology to support athletes and performers with both mental health and performance enhancement needs, often in collaboration with athletic departments, clinical practices, or integrated care teams.
Academic or Research Professional: Contributing to research and teaching in sport and performance psychology, normally after completing doctoral studies.

Beyond these direct professional pathways, the degree also serves as a complement for individuals already working in performance-based professions, including athletic coaching, sport management, athletic training, business leadership, healthcare, and more who seek to enhance their ability to cultivate high performance and well-being in both themselves and those they lead or serve.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport and Performance Psychology
Social and Psychological Performance
Psychological Sport Performance Enhancement
Counseling College Student-Athletes
Applied Practice in Sport and Performance Psychology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 288 other Masters in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
Official transcripts from all institutions attended (other than WVU)
A minimum GPA of 2.75
Resume or CV
Personal Statement
Complete graduate application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11160 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11160 USD / year

≈ 11160 USD / year
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In-State

11160 USD / year

≈ 11160 USD / year

Funding

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