Program Information

Sport and Exercise Psychology is designed for students with a scholarly interest in the field and for those who wish to pursue a doctorate. The program focuses on a theoretical understanding of sport and exercise from philosophical, sociological, psychological, and physiological viewpoints. The synergy created in this unique program provides graduates with the tools and knowledge needed to help individuals in sport and exercise settings maximize their performance.

The graduate student pursuing the Master of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology is required to complete courses in advanced exercise physiology, motor learning and control, sport sociology, sport psychometrics, sport and exercise psychology, and applied sport and exercise psychology. The theoretical aspects of Sport and Exercise Psychology include sport personology (personality, motivation, achievement, and attributions), anxiety/arousal, attentional focus, and social/cultural manifestations of sport (humanism, youth sport, cooperation/cohesion, aggression, and leadership). Students who receive a grade of C+ or lower in any of three courses will be dismissed from the program.

Undergraduate prerequisites:

Anatomy and Physiology I and II
Kinesiology/Biomechanics
Physiology of Exercise

The basic program requires a minimum of 36 credits of graduate coursework.

Degree Information

Contact Information

Dr. Jasmin Hutchinson
Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Telephone: (413) 748-3601
E-Mail: jhutchinson@springfieldcollege.edu

A. Program Requirements (32 credits)

• AEXS 610 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
• AEXS 678 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
• AEXS 679 - Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
• AEXS 685 - Seminar in Sport Psychometrics Credits: 2
• MOST 624 - Motor Learning and Control Credits: 3

• or

• PHED 635 - Motor Development and Analysis Credits: 3
• PHED 620 - Philosophy of Sport Credits: 3
• PHED 658 - Sport in Society Credits: 3
• RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research Credits: 3
• RSCH 612 - Proposal Design Credits: 2
• RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I Credits: 3
• RSCH 635 - Thesis Credits: 4-12

• (must be taken for 4 credits to meet program requirements)

B. Selectives (4 credits)

Chosen from an approved list in consultation with program advisor.

C. Additional Information

Candidates in the Sport and Exercise Psychology major are eligible for an M.S. with the completion of a thesis.