Certificate in Sports Psychology
The Department of Psychology at Fort Hays State University offers specialized certificate programs that are designed to provide students with the opportunity to further develop their skills and knowledge in a particular area. Sports Psychology certificate adds additional value to your undergraduate degree and can provide valuable experiences to prepare you for your future career in psychology. This certificate is available to all FHSU undergraduate students.
The certificate would be open to both psychology and health and human performance majors. Students will complete two courses from health and human performance and four courses from psychology, with one being an elective.
Certificate Objectives:
- To increase your understanding of how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sports, exercise, and physical education settings
- Discuss the theoretical foundations of the psychological processes that operate in a variety of sports settings
- Understand psychological, neurophysiological, and behavioral limitations of humans in motor learning and performance environments
Which courses will you take?
Required Courses: | Credit Hours |
HHP 430 Motor Learning | 2 |
HHP 290 Introduction to Coaching w/ASEP Certification | 2 |
PSY 430 Sports Psychology | 3 |
PSY 310 Introduction to Therapeutic Skills | 3 |
PSY 376 Apprenticeship in Psychology I | 1 |
Elective Course Options: Select 1 from the list below | Credit Hours |
PSY 300 Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSY 460 Behavioral Addictions | 3 |
PSY 462 Eating Disorders | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 14 Credit Hours |
- No grade lower than a “C” is acceptable for the classes taken to complete the certificate
- PSY100 is a pre-requisite for all psych courses
Students must contact Mr. Will Stutterheim (wjstutterheim@fhsu.edu) about your interest in the PSY 376 Apprenticeship for Sports Psychology as soon as possible. Apprenticeships are limited and will need to be arranged by Mr. Stutterheim.
For more information about how to apply for PSY 376 Apprenticeship, please click here.
Interested in this certificate?
If you would like more information about the Sports Psychology Certificate, please watch the linked video from various faculty members within the department. The video provides information about the certificates we currently offer.
Certificate Video (9 minutes) - https://use.vg/axVpMO
For any other questions, please contact the Department of Psychology at psecreta@fhsu.edu or call us at 785-628-4405.
For current FHSU Students:
- To add a certificate to your Program of Study, please fill out the Intent to Complete a Certificate form here.
- If you've completed the required courses for a certificate, please fill out the Completion of a Certificate form here.