Sport Psychology Minor

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Combined minor offered by the Department of Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation

30 credits

Introduction/What is the Study of Sports Psychology?

This interdisciplinary program is designed to introduce the student to the discipline of sport psychology. More specifically, it emphasizes the educational and behavioral approaches to sport psychology that can be applied in recreational, exercise, and athletic settings.

Why Consider a Sports Psychology Minor?

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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements

❑ KIN 320 - Psychology of Sport
❑ KIN 321 - Sociology of Sport
❑ KIN 420 - Seminar in Sport Psychology
❑ KIN 421 - Psychology of Exercise
❑ PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology
❑ Select 13 elective credits under advisement from:
PSY 119 - Psychology of Gender
PSY 210 - Cognition
PSY 220 - Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 230 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
PSY 240 - Social Psychology
PSY 250 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
PSY 319 - Cognitive Neuroscience
PSY 322 - Motivation
PSY 323 - Psychopharmacology
PSY 332 - Adolescent Development
PSY 341 - Psychology and Culture
PSY 375 - Health Psychology
PSY 377 - Positive Psychology
NOTE: Kinesiology majors cannot use KIN 320 and 321 for both major and minor requirements and must select replacement courses from psychology electives (PSY 119, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 319, 322, 323, 332, 341, 375, 377). Kinesiology and physical education majors cannot use PSY 119, 210-250 for both major and minor requirements.

NOTE: Psychology majors cannot use PSY 210-250, 319, 322, or 323 for both major and minor requirements and should choose other courses under advisement.

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements (GURS)
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement