Master of Science [M.S] [Kinesiology - Sport Psychology Emphasis] From Georgia Southern University

The Sport and Exercise Psychology emphasis is based upon the integration of science and application in performance enhancement and life skill development. This foundation gives students the opportunity to be well grounded in the fundamentals of the scientific process as well as involved in supervised individual and group/team interventions. The program consists of 36 semester credit hours, including course work in research methods, data analysis, individual and team interventions for performance enhancement, team dynamics, life skills interventions, the psychological aspects of elite performance, and the development of a sport psychology consultation private business. In addition to Sport Psychology practicum, all students are required to complete a research-based thesis or applied internship experience.The program consists of 36 semester credit hours, including course work in research methods, data analysis, individual and team interventions for performance enhancement, team dynamics, life skills interventions, the psychological aspects of elite performance, and the development of a sport psychology consultation private business.