Exercise Science, M.S. - Sport Psychology

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.  The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/hms/programs.  

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (36 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (24 Credits)

HMS 553 – Psychology of Sport
HMS 500 – Foundations in Exercise Physiology 
CED 569 or MHS 569 – Theories of Counseling  
HMS 568 – Motor Learning
HMS 578 – Behavior Change in Health and Physical Activity 
CED 550 or MHS 550 – Counseling Skills and Techniques
CED 578 or MHS 578 – Social and Cultural Diversity 
HMS 554 – Research Methods

Capstone (12 credits)

Option 1: Thesis Track
HMS 590 – Thesis I:Proposal Development (thesis track only)
HMS 591 – Thesis II: Thesis Completion  (thesis track only)
PCH 515 – Biostatistics 
Select one directed elective from the list below:
     CED 572 or MHS 572 – Psychology of Career Development 
     PSY 505 – Contemporary Theories in Motivation
     PSY 557 – Behavior Modification and Therapy 
     PSY 583 – Seminar in Comparative Physiological Psychology
     SMT 516 – Sport Ethics

Option 2: Comprehensive Exam Track
HMS 595 – Internship in Health and Movement Sciences 
Select three directed electives from the list below:
     CED 572 or MHS 572 – Psychology of Career Development 
     PSY 505 – Contemporary Theories in Motivation
     PSY 557 – Behavior Modification and Therapy 
     PSY 583 – Seminar in Comparative Physiological Psychology
     SMT 516 – Sport Ethics
Comprehensive Exam