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Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise Educational Psychology Ph.D.
Doctoral Degree
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
3-4 years
Credit Hours:
63 with prior Master's - 78 with prior Bachelor's
Learn the impact brain can have on brawn when it comes to sports and exercise.
Students gain practical experience pertaining to intervention and program development,
effectiveness, and evaluation in sport, exercise, physical rehabilitation, performing
arts and military environments.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise Educational Psychology Ph.D.?
At the University of North Texas, the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Psychology focuses on generating sophisticated data for key decision-makers. The data can be used:
- By faculty members to advance other fields using critical research methods and develop new approaches
- To demonstrate the value of programs serving children and families or social policy
- To help corporations remain competitive
The Department of Educational Psychology offers challenging coursework that examines research design, human development, measurement, evaluation and statistics, sport pedagogy, and sports and exercise psychology.
Marketable Skills
- Synthesize and apply relevant literature
- Advanced research methods/statistical analysis
- Provide technical assistance to agencies
- Advanced oral and written communication
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes
Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise Educational Psychology Ph.D. Highlights
Become competent in teaching, conducting research, and serving in leadership roles
in physical education, sport, fitness, and educational organizations.
Learn how to apply health, exercise, physical activity, and psychological principles
to human performance, understanding both the physical and psychological foundations
and outcomes.
Gain practical experience that pertains to intervention and program development, effectiveness,
and evaluation in sport, exercise, physical rehabilitation, performing arts, and military
environments
Learn research design and methodology associated with the field of sport and exercise
psychology, and complete coursework related to applied sport psychology, health and
exercise psychology, and social psychology of sport.
The College of Education is one of Texas' top producers of teachers, administrators,
counselors and other school professionals.
Develop a strong understanding of the various psychosocial factors that influence
sport participation and performance.
What Can You do With a Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise Educational Psychology Ph.D.?
This program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in academia, or research-based, non-profit and government agencies.
Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Exercise Educational Psychology Ph.D. Courses You Could Take
Human Development Across the Life Span (3 hrs)
Processes and stages that individuals undergo as they progress from birth through
old age and death are studied from a human ecological perspective. Developmental tasks
and concepts are explored.
Exercise and Health Psychology II (3 hrs)
Students make an in-depth study of health, leisure and exercise behavior change strategies,
and how individual and group behaviors are influenced through psychobiological and
cognitive-affective approaches. Students apply these sport and exercise psychology
theories to improve the initiation of and adherence to lifetime health and physical
activity behaviors among individuals and groups.
Social Psychology of Sport II (3 hrs)
Provides doctoral-level students an opportunity to examine the effects and application
of social psychological variables on motor behavior. Topics include social facilitation,
social reinforcement, organized youth sports, group social processes, and leadership.
Emphasis on gaining experience in developing and presenting materials on these topics
to applied practitioners, such as coaches, teachers and other group leaders.
Applied Sport Psychology II (3 hrs)
Students practice the application and teaching of cognitive-affective and psychophysiological
techniques and strategies for enhancing individuals’ athletic performance, including
imagery, arousal regulation, attentional control, goal setting and self-talk. Students
also discuss psychopathology and its assessment, counseling techniques, and practical
issues, including ethical considerations and the coach-athlete-organization interface.
Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 hrs)
Measurement constructs and tools available in sport and exercise psychology and explanation
of the controversies associated with each topic area.
Foundations of Educational Psychology (3 hrs)
History of educational psychology, advanced philosophical and empirical foundations
of learning, cognition, development, individual differences; applications to teaching
and learning contexts.
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