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Psychosocial Aspects of Sport Degree Program

Non-Thesis Track

Required CourseworkHours
ESS 6700Sport Psychology3
ESS 6760Sociology of Sport3
ESS 6550Intro to Research Methodology3
ESS 6600Applied Motor Learning3
ESS 6750Motivation Theory in Sport & Exercise3
ESS 6850Graduate Seminar1
ESS 6910Masters Internship1-3
 OR
ESS 6951Independent Study1-3
 Total18-22
  • 36 credit hours are required in order to graduate.
  • You are also required to complete and pass a comprehensive exit exam.
  • It is strongly recommended that you enroll in all courses offered by the psychosocial faculty while you are a full time student.
  • Each semester 1-3 courses are taught by the psychosocial faculty (Drs. Frey, Henschen, Newton, Reel and Shultz).
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Optional Courses
ESS 6740Group Dynamics
ESS 6770Assessment and Instrumentation in Sport
ESS 6751Character Development in Physical Activity
ESS 5850Women In Sport
ESS 6610Human Motor Control

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Educational Psychology, Sociology, Psychology, etc. courses that provide wonderful supplemental experiences.