Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (MA and PhD)
Iowa's program in sport and physical activity is distinguished by its focus on psychological processes as they interact with social and cultural forces. Scholarship in this program advances the current understanding of behavior in sport and physical activity through the evaluation of theories that predict behavior, the modeling of physical activity patterns associated with health outcomes, and the testing of interventions that promote sport and physical activity. Inter-departmental study is central to the program; for example, students may draw from coursework in the departments of Psychology, Epidemiology, Counselor Education, and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.
At the PhD level, this program provides students with the analytical and research skills necessary to teach and pursue scholarship at the university level. Within the specialization at the master's level, students select an emphasis in sport psychology or health promotion. Master's level students may go on to doctoral programs in sport, health, or associated fields or they enter health promotion, athletic, or sport professions in government, non-profit organizations, and business.
Masters of Arts: Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Curriculum
Departmental Foundation (7 s.h.)
- 028:202 Critical Perspectives 3 s.h.
- 028:204 Research Methodologies 3 s.h.
- 028:300 Research Colloquium 1 s.h.
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Core (9 s.h.)
- 028:244 Seminar in Health and Physical Activity Behavior 3 s.h.
- 028:249 Epidemiology of Physical Activity 3 s.h.
- 028:270 Social Psychology and Sport and Physical Activity 3 s.h.
Research Techniques (3 s.h.)
- 07P:143 Introduction to Statistical Methods 3 s.h.
or higher
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Electives (17 s.h.)
- Determined in consultation with advisor and based on program direction with emphais in Sport Psychology or Health Promotion.
Sport Psychology Emphasis: Required Courses
- Selected from the following areas: Psychology (social or cognitive), Sociology (social psychology), Counselor Education
- 028:370 Seminar in Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 s.h.
Health Promotion Emphasis: Required Courses
- Selected from the following areas: Nutrition, Exercise, Tobacco and Other Drugs
- 028:243 Planning and Evaluating Health Interventions 3 s.h.
Total Credit Requirements
- Non-thesis 36 s.h. of coursework
- Thesis 30 s.h. of coursework plus 6 s.h. of thesis
Ph.D.: Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Curriculum
Departmental Foundation (9 s.h.)
- 028:202 Critical Perspectives 3 s.h.
- 028:204 Research Methodologies 3 s.h.
- 028:300 Research Colloquium 3 s.h.
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Core (15 s.h.)
- 028:249 Epidemiology of Physical Activity 3 s.h.
- 028:244 Seminar in Health and Physical Activity Behavior 3 s.h.
- 028:270 Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 s.h.
- 028:295 Graduate Research Workshop 3 s.h.
- 028:370 Seminar in Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 s.h.
Psychology Requirements (12 s.h.)
Students must take a minimum of 12 s.h. in graduate courses from Psychology (social or cognitive), Sociology (social psychology), Counseling Psychology, Epidemiology, or Community and Behavioral Health. These are determined in consultation with the advisor. At least 6 s.h. must be at or above the 200 level.
Statistics and Advanced Methodology (12 s.h.)
- 07P:243 Intermediate Statistical Methods 3 s.h.
- At least 3 additional graduate courses in statistics, educational measurement, and/or research methods.
Thesis Requirement (12 s.h.)
Total s.h. required beyond the M.A. 60
Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Faculty
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