West Virginia University School of Physical Education

Sport and Exercise Psychology Program

Undergraduate Major in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Welcome to the home page of the undergraduate (B.S.) major with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology. If you would like to combine your love of sports and fitness with an interest in psychology or sociology then you have found the perfect major.

Students interested in pursuing a career in sport and exercise psychology or in sport sociology know that most jobs will require that they must first complete a graduate degree before entering the job market. Thus, as a liberal arts program, the primary mission of the undergraduate major in sport behavior is to prepare students for graduate studies in sport and exercise psychology, in sport sociology, and/or in counseling.

What makes the undergraduate major in sport and exercise psychology unique? First, it is the only major of its kind in the state of West Virginia, and one of the few undergraduate programs in that nation that allows students to specialize in sport and exercise psychology or sport sociology. Second, the curriculum contains a number of exciting and innovative courses, such as the Social Psychology of Sport, Performance Enhancement, Exercise Psychology, the Psychology of Injury, and the African American in Sport. Several of the courses in the curriculum can be used to meet requirements of the university's liberal studies program. Third, through our major's club, students will interact with graduate students in our highly acclaimed doctoral program, meet leading professionals in the field, help organize conferences, and participate in other student-centered professional and social activities.

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Minoring in Sport and Exercise Psychology

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