Master of Science in Exercise Science with Concentration in Sport Psychology Southern Connecticut State University, USA

Southern’s Master of Science in Exercise Science degree program will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to address health, wellness, and human performance in various professional settings and allow you to personalize your education and best meet your specific career goals.

Our graduate program includes three concentrations: clinical exercise physiology, human performance, and sport psychology. The clinical exercise physiology concentration is the only CAAHEP-accredited clinical exercise physiology program in CT and is suited for individuals who wish to work in clinical settings with diverse populations. The human performance concentration is also the only CAAHEP-accredited applied exercise physiology program in CT and is best suited for individuals who wish to pursue careers in strength and conditioning and sport performance. The sport psychology concentration prepares students for a career as a sport psychologist by providing them with the curriculum necessary to sit for the Association of Applied Sport Psychology’s Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) certification, which is necessary to practice as a sport psychologist.

Graduates have gone on to become leaders in their respective fields as clinical exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, and other allied health care fields. Recent graduates have gone on to fully-funded doctoral programs at some of the most prestigious programs in the country including the University of Massachusetts, University of Connecticut, Florida State University, University of Texas at Arlington, and University of Houston.

Our MS in Exercise Science program is one of the most affordable in New England., New York, and New Jersey Residents from these states (NY, NJ, RI, MA, ME, NH, VT) qualify for tuition discounts through the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Flexible Program.

Sport Psychology

The Sport Psychology concentration is an interdisciplinary program offering students in-depth study in the areas of health psychology, counseling, performance enhancement, and intervention strategies. The curriculum encompasses the knowledge areas to become a certified mental performance consultant upon passing the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) Examination sponsored by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.

The CMPC certification demonstrates to clients, employers, colleagues, and the public that a certified individual has met the standards of professional practice. You will gain the knowledge necessary to assist athletes and other individuals to perform at the highest level. You will have the opportunity to work with athletes, sports teams, athletic departments, and other organizations to optimize performance. This 33-34 credit interdisciplinary program utilizes faculty and coursework from Health and Movement Sciences, Counseling and School Psychology, and Psychology departments.