BS Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology

Course Overview This Bachelor of Science degree in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology equips students with the psychological theories and practical skills to optimize human performance and well-being in athletic, exercise, and artistic domains. The program uniquely focuses on the mental processes behind performance, differentiating it from majors centered on physiology, business, or pedagogy. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in sport-related fields or for advanced study and certification in applied sport psychology. Key Program Highlights Focus on the psychological principles of performance, including motivation, confidence, and focus Explores how mental states like anxiety and burnout interact with the performance environment Prepares students for ethical practice in a wide range of sport and performance careers Provides a foundation for graduate studies and mental performance certification (CMPC) Unique curriculum centered on psychological aspects rather than physiological or business topics