The Barry University School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences is pleased to announce the addition of its newest degree program – The Bachelor of Science in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.
If you are interested in combining your passion for sports, exercise and/or performance with an interest in psychology or business, then this major is perfect for you.
The Bachelor of Science in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology is one of only a few degree programs of its kind in the nation and the only one in Florida. With an undergraduate degree in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, you gain an understanding of the thought processes and attitudes of athletes and individuals involved in sport, exercise, and non-sport performance activities.
The curriculum includes many exciting and innovative courses in sport psychology, exercise psychology, psychology of Injury, and applied sport among others. The program consists of 17 SES Core Requirements and 28 credits from Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology.
Required courses include:
SES Core Requirements:
SES 210 – Foundations of Sport & Exercise
*SES 212 + lab – Emergency Response
SES 270 – Concepts of Fitness & Wellness
SES 335 – Intro to Sports Psychology
SES 340 – Adapted Physical Activity in Sport and Recreation
*SES 360 + lab – Essentials of Exercise Physiology
SES 480 – Contemporary Issues & Ethics in Sport
Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Requirements:
CS 180 – Introduction to Computers
SES 320 – Kinesiology
SES 320L – Kinesiology Laboratory
SES 326 – Principles of Motor Learning
SES 337 – Intro to Exercise Psychology
SES 341 – Psychology of Injury
SES 427 – Applied Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology
SES 437 – Research in Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology
SES 465 – Administration of Programs and Facilities
SES 483 – Senior Project (Applied or Research option)
*Alternate course option may be available
The program includes two minor options to choose from, both of which complement the degree. Minor options are management, or psychology.
With Barry’s Bachelor of Science in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, you will prepare to help people reach peak performance on the field, in the office, and in daily life.
For more information, contact:
Duncan Simpson, PhD, Coordinator of the Undergraduate Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Program, 305-899-4890, or dsimpson@barry.edu.