The Sport and Fitness Psychology Certificate Program consists of 5 courses of 3 units each. The five courses are:

PSY 480: Sport Psychology (Syllabus)
An in-depth analysis and application of psychological principles and research in motivation, psychophysiology, personality, cognition, and emotion in sport settings.

PSY 481: Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology (Syllabus)
Scientific research results in the field of psychology are used to illustrate how participation in sports and physical activity can facilitate psychological development and physical well-being.

PSY 482: Psychology of Coaching and Team-Building (Syllabus)
Group processes, team-building techniques, leadership skills, and interpersonal communication skills will be applied to the enhancement of team sports performance and individual well-being.

PSY 483: Contemporary Issues in Sport and Fitness Psychology (Syllabus)
Psychological theories will be applied to the identification and treatment of problems people who participate in sports may have as well as applied to the promotion of mental health.

PSY 486: Internship in Sport and Fitness Psychology (Syllabus)
Supervised application of psychological principles applied to sports and fitness to promote performance and optimal well-being.

Schedule

A special feature of this program is the opportunity to work with professional teams at the Home Depot Center or Staples Center in Los Angeles through a cooperative arrangement with the Anschutz Entertainment Group.