Sport Psychology Minor

The sport psychology minor at Wilkes University will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn psychological performance enhancement techniques while also exploring how individuals can perform at peak skill levels in athletics.

Coursework will address common issues faced by athletes in all sports. These include anxiety, stress and anger management, as well as drug and alcohol abuse and relationship difficulties.

As a Sport Psychology Minor, You Will Take 18 Credits, Including These Core Courses:

PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 242 - Personality Credits: 3
PSY 252 - Psychopathology Credits: 3
PSY 266 - Peak Performance Coaching Credits: 3
SM 261 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 261 - Sociology of Sport Credits: 3
OR
EC 298 - The Economics of Sports
SM 201 - Introduction to Sports Management Credits: 3
PSY 353 - Clinical Methods in Psychology Credits: 3
OR
PSY 399 - Cooperative Education Credits: 1-3

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
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Second Semester

SM 261 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
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Third Semester

PSY 266 - Peak Performance Coaching Credits: 3
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Fourth Semester

PSY 242 - Personality Credits: 3
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Fifth Semester

PSY 252 - Psychopathology Credits: 3

Sixth Semester

SOC 261 - Sociology of Sport Credits: 3
SM 201 - Introduction to Sports Management Credits: 3
PSY 353 - Clinical Methods in Psychology Credits: 3
OR
PSY 399 - Cooperative Education Credits: 1-3

Cooperative Education (Choose One).

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Seventh Semester

Elective
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Eighth Semester

Elective
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