Sport Psychology - Graduate
Program of Study
Two Tracks to the MS in Kinesiology with a Sport Psychology Emphasis:
1. Thesis
Allows students to further their knowledge in a research topic of interest in the hopes of publication and possible doctoral study. See Thesis Guidelines.
Possible Sport Psychology Doctoral Programs housed in Kinesiology/Sport Science Departments after experiencing this program:
- University of Tennessee
- University of West Virginia
- University of Utah
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of Missouri
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- Temple University University of Idaho
(Although students have attended other doctoral programs in years past, these applied doctoral programs coincide with the preparation and training that you will receive at GSU).
2. Internship
Allows student to further their knowledge in the applied setting in the hopes of future employment after the Master's Degree. See Internship Guidelines.
Possible places of employment:
- Life Skills Coordinator Positions at a major NCAA Institution
- Performance Enhancement Specialist at a Military Performance Enhancement Center
- Community Sport Organization (YMCA, Boys and Girl Club, CYC)
- Youth Sport Specialist in Sport Psychology
- Performance Enhancement Specialist at a major Performance Enhancement Facility (IMG, Chris Evert Academy, Velocity Sports)
- Community College Instructor
- Academic Advisor/Counselor Positions a major NCAA Institution
- Private Practice in Mental Coaching/Sport Psychology Consulting
THESIS OPTION
Fall 1
- KINS 6130 Research Design in Kinesiology
- KINS 7531 Team Dynamics
- KINS 7530 Psychology of Peak Performance
Spring 1
- KINS 7533 Sport Psychology Interventions
- KINS 6131 Data Analysis in Kinesiology
- KINS Life Skills Theory
- KINS Research Lab Experience
SUMMER INTERNSHIP OR APPLIED EXPERIENCE
Fall 2
- KINS 7733 Practicum in Sport Psychology
- KINS 7999 THESIS
- KINS ELECTIVE
Spring 2
- KINS 7534 Current Issues in Sport Psychology (ONLINE)
- KINS 7999 THESIS
- KINS Sport Psychology Supervision
- KINS ELECTIVE
INTERNSHIP OPTION
Fall 1
- KINS 6130 Research Design in Kinesiology
- KINS 7531 Team Dynamics
- KINS 7530 Psychology of Peak Performance
Spring 1
- KINS 7533 Sport Psychology Interventions
- KINS 6131 Data Analysis in Kinesiology
- KINS Life Skills Theory
- KINS Research Lab Experience
SUMMER INTERNSHIP OR APPLIED EXPERIENCE
Fall 2
- KINS 7733 Practicum in Sport Psychology
- KINS ELECTIVE
- KINS ELECTIVE
Spring 2
- KINS 7534 Current Issues in Sport Psychology (ONLINE)
- KINS 7999 INTERNSHIP
