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Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Minor

The minor is a 21 credit hour program designed specifically to service majors in the Sport and Exercise Sciences as well as those in other related programs, such as Psychology. It will provide an overview of the principles, theories, and practices underlying the psychology of sport, exercise, and performance. The curriculum reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field as a blend of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Psychology. Courses listed as specifically required are shown below each subject area and must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Minor in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (21 credits)

Required Courses (15 credits)

PSY-281INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

3
SES-335INTRODUCTION TO SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

3
SES-337INTRO TO EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

3
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SES-341PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY

3
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And
SES-427APPLD SPRT, EXER & PERF PSYCHOLOGY

3
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Or
SES-437RESEARCH SPORT,EXER & PERF PSYCHOLOGY

3

SES Elective (3 credits)

Choose one:

SES-173INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS

3
SES-270CONCEPTS OF FIT & WELL

3
SES-326PRIN OF MOTOR LEARNING

3
SES-328THEORY OF COACHING

3
SES-330NUTRITION/PHY PERFORM

3
SES-340ADPT PHY ACT REC&SPORT

3
SES-463PHYSIOLOGY STRENGTH/CONDITIONING

3
SES-480CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & ETHICS IN SES

3

PSY Elective (3 credits)

Choose one:

PSY-283DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

3
PSY-316COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

3
PSY-318PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

3
PSY-325THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

3
PSY-343INTRODUCTION TO PERCEPTION

3
PSY-370SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

3
PSY-283DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

3
PSY-413

PSY-423

PSY-426

PSY-445

PSY-449ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

3
PSY-490

PSY-494

Total Credit Hours: 21