B.S. in Sports Psychology

Location(s): Montgomery Campus, Birmingham Campus, Huntsville Campus, Mobile Campus, Online Campus

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Health, exercise, motivation, team dynamics, and other areas of applied sports practice have psychology as their foundation. Therefore, sports psychology is a good choice for student athletes who are interested in an academically rigorous program of study in psychology that includes sports and fitness related focus. Sports psychology is also a good choice for students interested in some areas of rehabilitation, motivation, or activities in organizations that serve the mentally ill, defiant and criminal populations, and physical activities for the elderly. The degree includes a selection of courses in Physical Education, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology customized to the student’s career goals and interests.

Core Curriculum 50 hours

Christian Literacy 18 hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy 9 hours

Information and Communication Literacy 9 hours

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy 7 hours

Mathematics Requirement

MH 1338 - Finite Math (or higher)

Natural or Physical Science Requirement

BIO 1301 - Principles of Biology I AND
BIO 1101 - Principles of Biology I LAB (or higher)

Personal and Social Literacy 7 hours

Professional Literacy 56 hours

Departmental Requirements 14 hours

Discipline Required Courses 24 hours

Sports Psychology Electives (choose 4 courses, 12 hours) 12 hours

General Education Electives 18 hours

Free Electives (any advisor approved courses or transfers)

Total Hours 124 hours

All incoming freshmen must complete FAF 1111 . Students transferring more than 12 semester hours will take FAF 2111 in lieu of FAF 1111 .

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.