Overview

Throughout the Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology at the National University, you’ll explore the reasons and factors that influence people to participate in physical activity and understand how a person’s emotions and mental state can affect athletic performance. Graduates with a sports psychology degree can pursue a career in coaching or continue on to graduate programs at the master’s or doctoral level.

Program Learning Outcomes

Discuss current trends in psychological research in both individual and team contexts within sport psychology.

Analyze how psychological factors influence performance in sport, and techniques to increase performance and reduce anxiety.

Discuss the influences of diversity and multiculturalism on group interactions and performance.

Apply psychological theory to coaching situations.

Discuss the legal and ethical issues in sport psychology and performance enhancement.

Discuss the physiological and motoric principles of performance in sport and physical activity.

Career

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If psychology is a field you’d like to pursue, National University has the programs you need to reach your education goals in exciting and emerging specialties like performance and sport psychology, marriage and family counseling, educational counseling, organizational behavior and more.

Best of all, many of National University’s programs are available in a flexible online format that lets you earn your degree on your schedule. Rise early to participate in online discussions, log on during your lunch hour, or respond to questions well into the night – the choice is yours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Social Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Positive Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Year-round enrollment. The admission team reviews applications year-round.

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science View 1638 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

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General requirements

All entering undergraduate students without prior college level English and/or Math courses must take the ACCUPLACER mathematics and English evaluation as part of the admissions process.
High school graduates transferring from regionally accredited colleges and universities are admitted as degree students if their cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher. Applicants with a GPA below 2.0 may be admitted on probationary admission if the Committee on the Application of Standards (Committee) judges that there is sufficient evidence of potential to complete college studies. Applicants below a 2.0 may submit a petition letter to their advisor for review by the Committee.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year
Out-of-State

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

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Program Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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San Diego

Funding

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