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Ed.D. Sport and Performance Psychology

The doctor of education in sport and performance psychology degree is designed according the the scientist-practitioner model, blending a theoretical foundation in the discipline with an opportunity to develop skills as an applied practitioner.  The program includes two optional concentration options; 1) sport and performance psychology consulting and 2) positive leadership and administration (PLA).

Graduates of the EdD-SPP program will be able to: 

  • Evaluate the predominant theories and emergent trends within both the discipline and professional of sport and performance psychology.
  • Determine appropriate professional conduct for a variety of situations based on the legal and ethical codes of clinical mental health counseling and sport and performance psychology.
  • Implement an individual philosophy of performance excellence integrating the disciplines of psychology sport science, and counseling.
  • Implement culturally responsive consulting strategies based upon the relationships, issues, and trends within a multicultural society.
  • Extend the predominant theory, research, and application trends in sport and performance psychology through the completion of individual research.

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