Sport Psychology Minor
The Sport Psychology Minor, an interdisciplinary program, is for students in any major course of study who wish augment their education with a further understanding of the mental components and principles of sport and human performance as well as evidence-based techniques for improving functioning in this area. It includes core courses in Psychology and Kinesiology with electives in both of those disciplines in addition to options in Counseling Coaching Health, and Athletic Training.
General Degree Requirements
To earn a baccalaureate degree, all students must complete successfully, in addition to any other requirements, the University of Montana General Education Requirements. Please refer to the General Education Requirements page for more information.
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
MINOR - SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Students must take all core and elective courses from the University of Montana’s curriculum, but can receive credit for transfer courses upon approval of IPAT advisor.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| PSYX 100S | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 205 | Foundations of HHP | 3 |
| KIN 440 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PSYX 383 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 441 | Seminar in Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Psychology of Learning | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Intro to Clinical Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Counseling Theories in Context | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Basic Exercise Prescription | ||
| Advanced Concepts in Coaching | ||
| Personal Health and Wellness | ||
| Prevention and Care Athletic Injuries and Prevention and Care Athletic Injuries Lab | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |