Are you a doctoral student interested in sport and exercise psychology? Add the SEP cognate to your plan of study and gain knowledge and skills in theory and research. Our program prepares you for conducting mental skills consulting with coaches, athletes, parents, fitness professionals, and military personnel. Use your expertise to enhance performance and enjoyment in sports and physical activity.

This cognate complements doctoral degrees in:

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Educational Studies
  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Higher Education

What You Will Gain

The cognate emphasizes:

  • Basic mental performance consulting skills
  • Psychology of injury rehabilitation
  • Ethical issues in sport, exercise, and performance psychology
  • Science to practice understanding in the field of sport and exercise psychology

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students completing the Sport and Exercise Psychology cognate will establish familiarity with the sport and exercise psychology field through theory, research, and applied work.
  • Students completing the Sport and Exercise Psychology cognate will demonstrate basic consultation skills, including active listening, rapport building, motivational interviewing, and taking case notes.

Courses

Select five from the following (if 15-credit hour option) and eight from the following (if 24-credit hour option)

Enrollment in the cognate requires permission from the graduate program coordinator and is based on course availability.

15-24 credits

Select five from the following (if 15-credit hour option)

  • SEPS 605 - Psychology of Injury Rehabilitation 3
  • SEPS 609 - Sport Psychology 3
  • SEPS 644 - Psycho-Social Processes of Sport and Physical Activity 3
  • SEPS 660 - Psychology of Exercise and Health 3
  • SEPS 690 - Sport Sociology 3

Select eight from the following (if 24-credit hour option)

  • SEPS 605 - Psychology of Injury Rehabilitation 3
  • SEPS 609 - Sport Psychology 3
  • SEPS 611 - Practicum in Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
  • SEPS 644 - Psycho-Social Processes of Sport and Physical Activity 3
  • SEPS 660 - Psychology of Exercise and Health 3
  • SEPS 690 - Sport Sociology 3

Electives - 6 credits

  • SEPS 600 - Internship in Sport and Exercise Psychology 1-12
  • SEPS 610 - Ethical Issues in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology 3

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