January 2025 University Catalog

MS in Psychology, Sport Psychology, FlexPath option

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Master’s learners in this specialization are frequently school-based coaches, physical education teachers, or individuals working in parks and recreation departments who wish to gain current theory and research knowledge associated with performance enhancement, individual and team motivation, injury recovery, and stress management as it applies to amateur athletes. Some learners plan to apply these principles to settings such as fitness/health clubs, sports camps, and resort-based wellness programs. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn an MS in Psychology through self-paced demonstrations of competencies. This specialization is not designed or intended to meet licensure requirements for any licensed profession.

Core courses

PSY-FPX5002Foundations of Theory and Practice for Master's Psychology Learners

2.5

PSY-FPX7610Tests and Measurements

2.5

RSCH-FPX7860Survey of Research Methods

2

RSCH-FPX7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

2

Specialization courses

PSY-FPX5110Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX6110Learning Theories in Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX6810Principles of Sport Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX6820Performance Enhancement in Sports

2.5

PSY-FPX6830Applied Sport Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX6840Current Issues in Sport Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX7310Biological Basis of Behavior

2.5

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

PSY-FPX5201Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology

2.5

Total

At least 29 program points

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.