M.S. in Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology
UNC Greensboro’s M.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport and Exercise Psychology is a fully online degree for professionals who want to tap into the mental and emotional aspects of physical activity and athletic performance. As a student in our program, you’ll join other professionals in this exciting field. Lessons learned throughout your two-year program of study can be applied in your work immediately, so your clients and athletes will benefit from your studies right away.
As part of our program, you will gain expertise in a variety of applications:
- Boost Athletic Performance: Apply psychology to enhance focus, motivation, and mental toughness in athletes.
- Support Mental Well-being: Address stress and other emotions that impact performance.
- Increase Motivation: Understand and enhance motivation for consistent exercise and healthier lifestyles.
- Strengthen Teams: Improve communication, cohesion, and leadership within sports teams.
- Apply Research: Explore the psychological impact of exercise and develop strategies to optimize performance.
Program Highlights
- Fully online and asynchronous for maximum flexibility.
- Earn your master’s degree in two years, taking 6 credit hours per semester, including the summer session.
- Learn psychological theories you can apply right away on the job to support your athletes’/clients’ performance.
- Network with other professionals in the field and level up your success in careers like coaching, personal training, health promotion, and performance consulting.
Why UNCG?
At UNC Greensboro, we take pride in putting students first. We are a public, nonprofit, regionally accredited university with more than 130 years of bringing outstanding academic programs to you. Founded in 1891, UNC Greensboro is one of the three original schools in the UNC system. Today we’re nationally ranked and globally recognized – recently named as the #1 Top Online College in North Carolina by Newsweek — and we offer more than 75 online degree programs at every level to students seeking a flexible, high-quality degree at a manageable price.