Sport and Performance Psychology Programs

University of Western States’ 100% online Sport and Performance Psychology graduate degree and certificate programs prepare you for a rewarding career in the world of sports and performance.

Certain programs also prepare you to pursue valuable SPP credentials, including Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

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Our Programs Are Different

Applied Focus

Our programs are designed specifically to teach the science, theory, and application of sport and performance psychology with a comprehensive, relevant, and hands-on approach

Mentorship Experience

UWS takes learning beyond the classroom with diverse sport and performance psychology mentorship opportunities where students apply learned skills with athletes and performers in real-world settings.

Flexible and Personalized

Our SPP programs offer flexible, personalized elective and concentration options that empower students to select coursework that meets their individual and career needs.

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Career-Ready Credentials

Depending on their program, graduates may pursue certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and other notable credentials.

Graduate Degrees in Sport and Performance Psychology

	Ed.D. in Sport and Performance Psychology	Ed.D. in SPP with M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling	M.S. in Sport and Performance Psychology	Applied Sport Psychology (ASP) Graduate Certificate
Program Type	Doctoral	Doctoral	Master's	Certificate
Entry Terms	Spring and Fall	Spring and Fall	Spring and Fall	Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter
Concentrations	Positive Leadership and Administration Sport and Performance Psychology Consulting	Rehabilitation Counseling Sport and Performance Psychology Consulting	Applied Practice Positive Coaching	No concentrations available
Program Modality	100% online	100% online	100% online	100% online
Program Length	3 years	5 years	2 years	4 quarters
Credits	86 quarter credits	148 quarter credits	58 quarter credits	28 quarter credits

Integrating theory and current research, our Sport and Performance Psychology (SPP) graduate degree and certificate programs train students in motivation, performance enhancement, and the ability to maximize human potential.

Sport and Performance Psychology Consulting Concentration

The Ed.D SPP: Sport and Performance Psychology Consulting Concentration program is ideal for students wishing to pursue a career as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®. Students may complete mentorship hours in partial fulfillment of the requirements to obtain certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

Certificates in Sport and Performance Psychology

Interested in a certificate program? You have options at UWS.

The Applied Sport Psychology Graduate Certificate is a 28-credit, 100% online certificate program that can be completed in four quarters.

The Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Certificate is a rigorous 30-credit program that fulfills the academic requirements to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam administered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Graduates from the Ed.D. in Sport and Performance Psychology with M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program may earn the Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Certificate upon completion of their degrees.