Overview

• Limited enrolment program

• Focuses on the ways in which mental training impacts performance by examining motivation, psychometrics, anatomy, ethics in sport, biomechanics, mental training strategies, stress management, etc.

• Students acquire a solid foundation by taking courses in the School of Human Kinetics and the Department of Psychology

• Not intended as a terminal degree; further study may be required to pursue different career options

• This is the only undergraduate program of its kind in Canada, and the only one of its kind offered in French

First-year course overview:

PHED 1006 – Exercise Science + lab

PHED 1099 – Outdoor School I

PHED 1106 – Human Movement

PHED 1206 – Perspectives Phed/Sport: Cda.

PHED 1506 – Anatomy and Kinesiology I + lab

PHED 1507 – Anatomy and Kinesiology II + lab

PSYC 1105 – Introduction to Psychology

PHIL 2536 – Ethical Issues in Sport

+ electives (6 cr)in humanities, social sciences or sciences

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements, based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 U English
• 5 U/M Courses
• Minimum average of 75%
  
• Personal Profile
• 2 Matrix Form

Employment Prospects

 

Sport Psychologist, Sport Psychology Consultant Coach, Educator, Graduate Studies 

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.

Several formal collaborative agreements with Cambrian College are also in place for this program.