Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology Areas of Specializations
Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology are required to choose an area of specialization and complete all courses specified in the desired area in addition to all of the Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology program requirements. Students must take at least three-fourths of the courses in the area of specialization while in residence at National University.
Concentration in Applied Sport Psychology (4 courses, 18 quarter units)
Designed for students wishing to prepare for entry into professional coaching, this applied sports psychology specialization focuses upon the application of psychological principles to athletics. The specialization includes a senior project and practicum designed to give students practical experiences in the field of sports psychology.
PSY 441 - Wellness and Peak Performance
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY 438 - Applied Sport Psychology
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY 442 - Seminar in Applied Psychology
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101 and PSY 100)
PSY 481 - Senior Project in Applied Sport Psychology (two month course)
(Prerequisites: ENG 100/101, PSY 100, and at least 10 courses completed in the major)