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Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, MS

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, MS

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Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, MS

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (SEPP) was recently named a “Hot Career” by the American Psychological Association (APA), due to the increased need to address performance in sport and other areas such as health, well-being, and the corporate world. Our program will provide you with the basis for understanding the thought processes and attitudes of athletes and individuals involved in sport, exercise, and non-sport performance activities. With this understanding, you can then learn to help others improve their performance and/or psychological well-being.

Careers and Opportunities Mission

Program Highlights

The only Program of its Kind in South Florida!

Hands-On Experience

Our relationship with Barry’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics enables us to work alongside student-athletes and coaches. Students will be exposed to supervised field experiences with Barry’s athletes, along with many other local organizations during their applied coursework. All applied experiences will be under the supervision of a faculty member who is an AASP (Association for Applied Sport Psychology) certified consultant, enabling students to have the opportunity to participate in supervised applied experiences that may assist in preparation for certification with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
South Florida Advantages

Barry’s campus provides the perfect setting for this field, allowing students to be exposed to a diverse population with a wide range of needs and experiences. Major sporting events of international significance are often held in the area, and the climate enables students to immerse themselves in a sport psychology culture that offers year-round athletic opportunities in multiple sports and recreational activities. Additionally, South Florida also has a thriving exercise and non-sport performance culture (i.e., arts, music, dance) that provides many potential opportunities to explore the role of psychology in non-sport performance settings.
Small Class Sizes

Our 5.1 student-faculty ratio, ensures students will receive personalized attention and strong faculty mentoring. Students will receive consistent advising focused on the selection of courses, research topics, and practicum experiences that will advance their individual career goals.
State-Of-The-Art Equipment

The HPLS Annex facilities also include a computer lab and several meeting spaces that can be utilized for classes, research, and supervised applied practice.
Funding Options & More

Graduate students within the Sport and Exercise Sciences have the potential to receive a Merit-based scholarship for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Full-and part-time enrollment opportunities are also available.

About the Program

Degree preparation includes advanced coursework in the sport sciences as well as in psychology and counseling, focusing on the thought processes that ultimately influence the performance of individuals involved in sport, exercise, and performance activities. You will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to influence those processes. The program offers extensive opportunities for research and applied practice with opportunities both on campus with Barry’s Athletics department as well as off-campus with other local sport, exercise, and performance organizations.

Program Options:

Applied OR Thesis Track – 36 credits

Full Time: 2 years

Dual Applied AND Thesis Track – 45 credits

Full Time: 2 years

Applied OR Thesis Track with MBA – 60 credits

Full Time: 3 years

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Laboratories

Performance Behavior Lab

The Performance Behavior Laboratory (PBL) is housed in the HPLS Annex of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Barry University. This laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, such as biofeedback, anticipation timing, and eye tracking. Students have the opportunity to gain experience with and use this equipment for research and/or supervised applied practice.
Applied Practice Meeting Spaces

In addition, meeting spaces are available that provide an environment for students to learn and practice sport psychology intervention and consulting skills under the guidance of our CC-AASP (certified consultants with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology) faculty.

Graduate Assistantships

This page lists opportunities within the Exercise Sciences Programs and Intercollegiate Athletics.

Unless otherwise specified, the Graduate Assistantship opportunities listed below become available on a need basis rather than scheduled basis. This need generally occurs when the person currently holding the position graduates.

Students are required to submit academic applications and be accepted to Barry University prior to applying for graduate assistantship positions. For more information about Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology assistantships contact, Dr. Kimberly Shaffer Kshaffer@barry.edu.

Faculty

With the ability to link theory and practice, our talented and respected faculty bring to the classroom active careers, in the recreation, sport, and fitness industry. In addition, we invite area professionals selected from a broad range of sport-related careers to your classroom to share their experience and expertise with you.

Admissions Overview

At BarryU, our tuition is competitive, affordable and still promises all the perks of a private school education. Our cost per credit is in-line with other institutions, but we offer a mission-driven educational experience and provide our students with small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic excellence. Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid can also be explored to help offset overall costs.

Barry University participates in the full array of federal and state financial aid programs. At Barry, we are committed to doing all we can to help you finance your education. Barry University's Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process.

Admission Requirements

Admissions Are you a Transfer or an International Student?

Transfer Students

International Students

Financial Aid

Seventy-five percent of Barry's student body receives some form of financial aid, including assistantships and payment plans. We are committed to doing all we can to help your finance your graduate education.

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Tuition and Fees

Your Barry education is a valuable investment in your future. When considering a private education, costs may be a factor, but they need not be the determining factor. Your Barry education can be quite affordable.

We invite you to review our tuition and fee schedule below. You should also check with staff in Barry's Offices of Financial Aid and the Cashier/Business Office. They are here to help you and your family by providing guidance in financial planning and financial assistance.

Undergraduate
Full-time, 12-18 credits per semester**	$15,600.00
Full-time Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Fees (mandatory per semester)	$95.00
Technology Fee (mandatory per semester)	$75.00

Graduate
Master's Level (Graduate) Programs, per credit	$990.00

Undergraduate
Full-time, 12-18 credits per semester**
$15,600.00
Full-time Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Fees (mandatory per semester)
$95.00
Technology Fee (mandatory per semester)
$75.00

Graduate
Master's Level (Graduate) Programs, per credit
$990.00

Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, MS