Lead Faculty: Dr. Sarah Castillo
The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology program offers a comprehensive introduction to the contemporary discipline of sport psychology. Graduates of this program are well prepared to seek employment in entry-level coaching positions and admission to graduate psychology programs at the master's or doctoral level.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
To receive a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology degree, students must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level and 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University. The following courses are specific degree requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy the total units for the degree. Students should refer to the section on undergraduate admission procedures for specific information on admission and evaluation.
Preparation for the Major (2 courses; 9 quarter units):
MTH 210 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics*
(Prerequisite: Placement Evaluation)
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology*
*May be used to satisfy general education requirements.
Requirements for the Major (12 courses; 54 quarter units)
PSY448 - History of Sport & Psychology
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY449 - Group Dynamics in Sport
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY300 - Social Psychology of Sport
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
HUB 441 - Research Design and Analysis
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY440 - Sport Psychology for Coaches
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY443 - Culture and Sport Psychology
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
BIO 385 - Biomechanics of Sport
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY446 - Positive Psychology
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
Students in the BA in Sport Psychology are required to choose an emphasis and complete all courses specified in the emphasis as part of the Requirements for the Major. Each emphasis requires a Senior Project.
Emphasis in Applied Sport Psychology
Designed for students wishing to prepare for entry into professional coaching, this specialization focuses upon the application of psychological principles to athletics. The specialization includes a senior project and practicum designed to give students practical experiences in the field of sport psychology.
PSY444 - Wellness and Peak Performance
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY445 - Applied Sport Psychology
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY442 - Seminar in Applied Sport Psychology
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY485 - Sport Psychology Sr. Project (two month course)
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101, PSY 100, and at least 10 courses completed in the major)
Emphasis in Professional Golf Management
This emphasis is designed to prepare students for entry into the field of professional golf management and coaching. These courses are designed to include practical experiences in coaching, instruction, and player development as well as introduce students to contemporary issues in golf management.
PGM444 - Instruction/Player Develop.
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PGM447 - Prof. Golf Management Seminar
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PGM445 - Player Development II Seminar
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PGM448 - Senior Project in PGM (two month course)
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101, PSY 100, and at least 10 courses completed in the major)
Upper Division Electives (4 courses; 18 quarter units)
Choose four upper division electives from available offerings within the College of Letters Sciences. be used to satisfy general education requirements.
This program is available online.
National University is an affiliate of the National University System.