Minor in Sport & Exercise Psychology at KU
Sport & Exercise Psychology Minor Overview
Students with a minor in Sport & Exercise Psychology will:
- Gain experience delivering mental skills to athletes/exercisers of varying ages and ability levels;
- Create environments that foster individuals’ effort, improvement, and enjoyment;
- Apply underlying theory and research to athletes/participants in sport & exercise settings.
Students completing the Sport & Exercise Psychology Minor will acquire content knowledge in the field, and the skills to apply theory to practice in sport and exercise settings. They will develop skills to create optimal environments and deliver mental skills training to individuals of all ages and skill levels. The minor will provide strong training for students moving directly into employment in sport, exercise, and wellness settings post-graduation, as well as provide a solid foundation for those pursuing graduate study in sport and exercise psychology.
Career Statistics
Customizable curriculum
With only 18 required credit hours, students are able to complement their major with a minor that supports their career goals.
Fundamentally purposeful
Sport and Exercise Psychology is a growing field that has numerous job opportunities available in college athletics, recreational and fitness settings, youth sport, and the military.
Widely applicable
The minor is designed for students interested in careers that intersect with education, coaching, applied behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology, health professions, sport sciences, sport management, performing arts, and more.
Graduate study
Those who choose to pursue an advanced degree after graduation are considered for many highly-selective master's & doctoral programs across the U.S.
Statistics
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Public School of Education & Human Sciences
18
Total number of credit hours