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$50 application fee (waived w/promo Fall19)
With FlexPath, you can earn your master’s in psychology in 12 months and under $11,500.*
*Based on the fastest 10% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees apply.
Sport Psychology program highlights
Two flexible online learning formats
To meet the needs of your busy life, we
offer two 100% competency-based online learning formats—GuidedPath
and FlexPath.
Specialize in athletic performance
Explore a unique specialization that
teaches the fundamentals of human behavior to analyze and uncover
issues affecting sports performance.
Professionally useful knowledge
Through competency-based education, you
can take the advanced theories you’re learning and apply them
practically in the profession.
Explore critical theory
Understand learning theory to determine
how to empower performance and inspire confidence and motivation in
others.
Reduce your tuition by $3,000
Enroll in a qualified program, apply for a $3K scholarship, and meet the eligibility requirements.
Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 19% from 2014 to 2024.*
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Multiple
factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree
field, affect career opportunities, and Capella does not guarantee a
job, promotion, or other career outcome.
Meet our psychology faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach you critical knowledge and skills and to
help enrich your education and career by bringing real-world relevance
to the courseroom.
Get the support you need for success
Our dedicated support teams guide and
advise you through every step of your educational journey. Here are
some of the people you’ll work with:
Enrollment counselors
These experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program, and answer all your questions about Capella.
Advisors
Advisors know the details of your program. Got questions about courses? Instructors? Resources? Advisors have answers.
Career center
For this team, it's more than resumes and interview tips. It's about thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Cost & learning formats
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your
life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100%
competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your needs.
Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and
faculty guidance. We’ll set the schedule, you meet the
deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
$22,275–$29,700*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$495 per credit,
60 total quarter credits,
15 max transfer credits
A self-paced learning format that puts you in control. Take courses
at your own speed, and move on to the next course whenever you’re
ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
$11,200–$25,200*
ACCELERATED PACE–TYPICAL PACE
$2,800 per 12-week billing session,
30 total program points,
8 max transfer points
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
Get the details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
"FlexPath’s self-paced format allowed me to set my own deadlines. As a result, I was able to complete work sooner if needed, or take my time with content that was a bit more difficult."
Shayla Proctor
MS in Psychology
Actual Capella student who agreed to appear in promotional materials for Capella.
Ways to save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% military discount
If you're an active-duty military service member, spouse, or veteran, discounts may be available.
Employer & association discounts
If your employer or organization is a partner with Capella, you may be eligible for a tuition discount.
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Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
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Sport Psychology sample courses
With a master's in sport psychology, you'll learn how psychology
influences sports and athletic performance. Apply psychology to
sports; use theory and research to customize interventions for
specific populations.
| PSY7411 |
Learning Theories in Psychology
This course focuses on the concepts and principles of learning theory
and its sub-processes, especially those associated with cognition.
Learners evaluate and articulate major learning theories, practice
applying these learning theories and their associated processes to
teaching, and analyze the effects of various behavioral and cognitive
sub-processes on learning. |
5 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY8840 * |
Principles of Sport Psychology
Learners in this course apply psychological theories to explain and
improve sport performance. Learners evaluate the implications of new
research for professional practice in sport psychology and explore the
ways in which they can meet the unique needs of diverse participants
through customized coaching strategies. In particular, learners
examine personality, attention, anxiety, arousal and arousal
adjustment strategies, cognitive-behavioral intervention, causal
attribution, motivation, and self confidence.
Prerequisite(s): PSY7411.
|
5 quarter credits |
| PSY8841 * |
Performance Enhancement in Sports
Learners in this course examine the mechanisms athletes use to exceed
their perceived physical and mental limitations. In addition, learners
apply performance enhancement theories and techniques to help clients
improve athletic performance. Topics include strategies such as
visualization, meditation, hypnosis, autogenic training, biofeedback,
and progressive relaxation.
Prerequisite(s): PSY8840.
|
5 quarter credits |
| PSY8842 * |
Applied Sport Psychology
Learners in this course acquire and demonstrate the knowledge,
skills, and abilities needed to apply fundamental sport psychology
concepts to their chosen profession. Learners consider ethical issues,
their personal approach to sport psychology practice, and ways to use
research to inform their work. Learners also examine the significance
of working with diverse populations and expanding their areas of
expertise.
Prerequisite(s): PSY8841.
|
5 quarter credits |
| PSY8845 * |
Current Issues in Sport Psychology
In this course, learners critically analyze the research, theories,
and practices of sport psychology. Learners examine current issues in
sports and determine ways to ethically and professionally apply sport
psychology practices to educate sports participants and to improve the
performance of athletes.
Prerequisite(s): PSY8842.
|
5 quarter credits |
What you’ll learn
In our master’s in sport psychology you’ll gain the skills to:
- Relate psychology to sports.
- Implement theory and research.
- Apply key principles to a variety of disciplines.
- Understand, respect, and respond to diversity in sports.
- Adhere to ethical standards.
- Present and communicate professionally.
Sport psychology insights
3 Career Paths to Explore in Sport Psychology
An athlete's performance is influenced as much by mental state as
physical ability.
Talking Psychology: Thoughts from Faculty Chair Bethany Lohr
Capella gives students the flexibility to earn a degree without
having to uproot their entire life.
What is Sport Psychology?
Sports psychology goes beyond helping professional athletes overcome
performance anxiety.
Sport psychology professional paths
Here are just some of the career paths to explore with our online
master’s in sport psychology.
Related job titles to explore*
- Adjunct or part-time psychology faculty
- Instructor
- Athletic program manager
- Coach
- Fitness coach
- Sport development manager
- National sport program coordinator
- Sport psychology assistant
- Personal trainer
Employment settings to explore
- P–12 public or private school
- Community college
- Fitness club
- Youth sport organization
- Health care organization
- Military
- Corporation
- Parks and recreation organization
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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