Master of Science, Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology Concentration
Format: In person on the Statesboro Campus
Credit Hours: 36
Entry Term: Fall
Georgia Southern University’s Master of Science in Kinesiology with a sport & exercise psychology concentration integrates science and application in mental skills training and life skills development. Designed for students interested in applied work and/or research in the sport and exercise psychology discipline, the degree is grounded in the fundamentals of the scientific process and theory for research and supervised applied work within individual and group/team environments. Following completion of the program, students are able to competitively pursue various applied positions within the discipline and/or admission into doctoral programs within the field.
You will be prepared to pursue advanced sport and exercise psychology careers.
Choose From Two Sport and Exercise Psychology Tracks
The Sport & Exercise Psychology practicum, requires you to complete a research-based thesis or applied internship experience.
Thesis Track
Internship Track
The sport and exercise psychology master’s program provides a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum aligned with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology requirements for Certification.
Admissions
Regular Admission
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of prerequisite coursework may be required if degree major or minor is not in psychology or kinesiology/exercise science.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
- A full vitae or resume that includes the following:
- Work history,
- Professional experiences,
- Membership and participation in professional organizations,
- Other experiences related to the academic program, and
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal statement of no more than three pages that includes the following:
- A description of previous professional experiences and accomplishments,
- Career goals,
- Reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University.
- Completion of an online application for the College of Graduate Studies.
- A phone, video-based, or in-person interview with the program director may be requested for some candidates after an initial review of submitted applications is completed.
Provisional Admission
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Grade point average (GPA) of 2.75-2.99 (4.0 scale).
- A full vitae or resume that includes the following:
- Work history,
- Professional experiences,
- Membership and participation in professional organizations,
- Other experiences related to the academic program, and
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal statement of no more than three pages that includes the following:
- A description of previous professional experiences and accomplishments,
- Career goals,
- Reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University
- Completion of an online application for the College of Graduate Studies.
- A phone, video-based, or in-person interview with the program director may be requested for some candidates after an initial review of submitted applications is completed.
Achievement of the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and requirements of the graduate program does not guarantee admission to that graduate degree program.
Admission Deadlines
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Final Deadline | Feb 1 | Does Not Admit | Does Not Admit |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the curriculum, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the research and scientific process and how it is implemented to solve problems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the current issues and trends in sport and exercise psychology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of advanced concepts and theories in counseling as it relates to sport and exercise psychology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply theoretical knowledge and frameworks to practical situations/issues involving mental skills training, life skills training, and improving quality of life and wellbeing.
Contact Us!
Brandonn Harris
Professor and Program Director of Sport & Exercise Psychology
912-478-7900
bharris@georgiasouthern.edu
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Financial Assistance
Various forms of financial assistance are available through the Office of Financial Aid. In addition, Graduate Assistantships which include teaching in the Physical Activity Lifestyle program, teaching the laboratory portion of Human Anatomy and Physiology, working in the Department of Athletics, and/or assisting with faculty research are available to qualified applicants. Application material for the graduate assistant positions can be obtained from the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology.
Last updated: 10/25/2021