Sports Psychology

Text-Dependent Questions

1. How many years does it take to complete an MS degree in sports psychology? 2. Why do some unpaid internships turn into job opportunities? 3. Why do some sports psychologists work with businesses instead of (or in addition to) sports teams?

Research Project

Use the Internet to find the psychology graduate program website of a nearby university. Create a flowchart of the different individual specializations that students can pursue in the different degree programs, and the courses that they list as requirements for this degree. Circle or highlight the courses that are directly relevant to sports psychology.

Chapter 1: Becoming a Sports Psychologist

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