Sport and Performance Psychology (MS)

  • 36 Credits
  • 15 Months
  • In Person
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Master the Mindset of Peak Human Potential

Elevate your career in applied sport and performance psychology through an intensive, hands-on master's program designed for immediate professional application. Completed in just 15 months, our 36-credit Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology combines rigorous scientific study with face-to-face instruction to prepare you for ethical, evidence-informed, and culturally responsive practice. Our structured curriculum aligns directly with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology’s (AASP) Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) Knowledge Areas, establishing a clear educational foundation for professional credentialing. Through immersive on-ground coursework and practical simulations, you will gain essential competencies in consultation-based service delivery, counseling foundations, and performance enhancement—equipping you to guide athletes and performers across diverse high-stakes environments.

There is a growing national demand for CMPC-aligned graduates as organizations increasingly prioritize resilience, mental performance, and well-being.

Job Titles to Explore

  • Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
  • Mental Performance Coach / Consultant
  • Cognitive Performance Specialist
  • Director of Mental Performance
  • Athlete Development Specialist
  • Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • Corporate Performance / Executive Coach
  • Performing Arts Mindset Coach
  • High-Performance Coordinator

Employment Settings to Explore

  • Collegiate and Professional Athletics
  • Military Organizations
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Performing Arts Organizations
  • Businesses

Courses & Curriculum

COURSE CURRICULUM
  • GRA-601 Research Methodology and Design
  • MHC-505 Counseling Theory and Practice
  • MHC-510 Psychopathology
  • MHC-530 Human Growth and Development
  • MHC-540 Professional Ethics in Counseling
  • MHC-545 Cultural and Social Diversity
  • SPP-510 Foundations in Sport and Performance Psychology
  • SPP-520 Psychological Skills Training for Performance
  • SPP-540 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Injury
  • SPP-550 Group Dynamics and Sport Leadership
  • SPP-560 Applied Sport Science for Performance Consultants
  • SPP-530 Helping Relationships and Professional Practice in Sport and Performance Psychology
     
PROGRAM SCHEDULE

TERM 1, SUMMER
 

Course Number & TitleCredits
Full term, 15 weeks (Approximately 5/15 – 8/15) 

SPP-510 Foundations of Sport and Performance Psychology

  • AASP K2. Sport Psychology, #1/4
3

SPP-520 Psychological Skills Training for Performance

  • AASP K2. Sport Psychology, #2/4
3
Term credit total:6

TERM 2, FALL

Course Number & TitleCredits
Full term, 15 weeks (Approximately 8/15 to 12/15) 

GRA-601 Research Methodology and Design

  • AASP K6. Research Methods and Statistics
3
Half term – 8 weeks (Approximately 8/15 to 10/15) 

MHC-545 Cultural and Social Diversity

  • AASP K8. Diversity and Culture
3
Half term – 8 weeks (Approximately 10/15 to 12/15) 

SPP-540 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Injury

  • AASP K2. Sport Psychology #3/4
3
Term credit total:9

TERM 3, WINTER

Course Number & TitleCredits
4-week intersession (Approximately 12/01 to 01/15) 

MHC-540 Professional Ethics in Counseling

  • AASP K1. Professional Ethics and Standards
3
Term credit total:3

TERM 4, SPRING

Course Number & TitleCredits
Full term, 15 weeks (Approximately 1/15 to 5/15) 

SPP-530 Helping Relationships and Professional Practice in Sport and Performance Psychology

  • AASP K5. Helping Relationships
3
Half term – 8 weeks (Approximately 1/15 to 03/15) 

MHC-530 Human Growth and Development

  • AASP K7. Psychological Foundations of Behavior
3
Half term – 8 weeks (Approximately 3/15 to 5/15) 

SPP-550- Group Dynamics and Sport Leadership

  • AASP K3. Sport Psychology (#4/4)
3
Term credit total:9

TERM 5, SUMMER

Course Number & TitleCredits
Full term, 15 weeks (Approximately 5/15 – 8/15) 

MHC-510 Psychopathology

  • AASP K4. Psychopathology
3
Half term – 8 weeks (Approximately 05/15 – 06/29) 

SPP-560 Applied Sport Science for Performance Consultants

  • AASP K3. Sport Science
3
Half term – 8 weeks (Approximately 06/30 – 8/15) 

MHC-505 Counseling Theory and Practice

  • AASP K5. Helping Relationships
3
Term credit total:9

 

Program Highlight

  • Core Focus: Grounded in evidence-based practice, professional ethics, helping relationships, cultural responsiveness, and performance enhancement strategies.
  • Specialized Curriculum: Features coursework in psychological skills training, athletic injury psychology, group dynamics, sport leadership, and applied sport science.
  • Applied Learning: Demands mastery through comprehensive case analyses, performance consultation projects, and a culminating capstone portfolio.
  • Career Pathways: Prepares graduates for roles in collegiate/professional athletics, military units, healthcare systems, corporate settings, and the performing arts.
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Phone: 716-829-7600 Email: admissions@dyu.edu
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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Email: admissions@dyu.edu
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TUITION & FEES

The tuition & fees for this program are in line with our on-campus Master's Program costs.

Prospective students  can email studentfinancialservices@dyu.edu or call 716-829-7500 with any questions.

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