SPP

Sport and Performance Psychology, MS (Online)

The goal of the sport and performance consultant is to increase the quality of life of their client by helping them reach their performance and health goals. 

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Program Intro

The online MS in Sport and Performance Psychology program trains students to apply psychological strategies to help clients improve mental and emotional performance and control. This fully online program will allow students to complete their academic requirements in a very flexible manner, making it easier to also be actively engaged in their other commitments such as family and work.

43 Units

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4 Semesters
$757 +fees Cost Per Unit

*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.

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Why Earn an MS in Sport and Performance Psychology (Online) at CBU?

Learn to Serve a Broad Range of Clients

The Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology online program will prepare students to work with others to increase their levels of performance in multiple arenas, including but not limited to sport, exercise, surgical skills, performance arts and combat. Thus, students in the program will be equipped to serve clients in a broad range of performance fields.

Gain Certification as a Mental Performance Consultant

The degree educates consultants on the psychological foundation and strategies used to increase performance and control. The program is designed to meet the academic requirements for certification as a mental performance consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.

Take Part in Biblically Rooted Classes 

Students become academically prepared through a variety of biblically rooted courses in psychology and kinesiology while also gaining hands-on experience through practicum placement and mentorship. 

Learn Flexibly Online, On Your Schedule

What You'll Learn

Program Details

SPP 510: Advanced Sport and Performance Psychology

This course provides an in-depth application of psychological concepts to sports and performance. This is a hands-on course; students should expect to be involved in activities that require light to medium physical activity.

SPP 535: Psychology of Injury

This course covers a more in-depth approach to using the performance enhancement techniques and troubleshooting issues that clients may be presenting to the consultant with an injured athlete or client.

SPP 545: Increasing Performance in First Responders

This course focuses on performance issues specific to first responders. The culture of first responders, common performance barriers, and cognitive techniques best suited for this population will be examined.

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Ed Garrett, Psy.D., BMHC, CH-C

Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology (Tenure)
Chair, Department of Undergraduate Psychology
Director, The Center for Sport and Performance Psychology

Office Phone: 601-667-9706
E-mail: egarrett@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 128C

Kristin Mauldin, PhD

Associate Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology
Director, Sport and Performance Psychology Program

Office Phone: 951-343-4391
E-mail: kmauldin@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 136B

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Application Deadlines Fall
Priority May 15
Standard August 1

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Career Possibilities

Upon completing CBU’s online MS in Sport and Performance Psychology program, graduates will be well prepared for careers in sport and performance psychology.

  • Athletic Coach
  • Athletic Director
  • Drama Coach
  • Independent Sport and Performance Psychology Consultant
  • Dependent Sport and Performance Psychology Consultant
  • Sport and Performance Psychology Professor

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