Undergraduate Certificate: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Sport, exercise, and performance psychology (SEPP) is an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationship between psychological factors and participation in sport and performance settings. As more college athletic programs and professional teams recognize the importance of sport psychology, governing bodies like the NCAA and NBA are increasingly seeking individuals with graduate training in both mental health and performance enhancement. This demand has led to a rise in graduate programs, primarily at the master’s level, across the nation.

This undergraduate certificate caters to two major groups of students.

• It serves undergraduate students across campus who have a general interest in sport, exercise, and performance and are already committed to their major, such as psychology, sociology, fine arts, sport communication, and social work majors.
• It supports undergraduate students aspiring to pursue graduate education in SEPP by providing them with a formal and structured exploration of the field through foundational coursework that is often unavailable to undergraduate students.

Completing this certificate will not only make students more competitive for graduate admission but also better equip them for success at the graduate level and beyond.

Program Details

Delivery Method: On Campus, In-Person

Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Incoming Students: Minors and certificates can be declared once you are an enrolled student at the University.  

Current students: To add a minor or certificate, follow these instructions: 

• Log on to your myUKGPS
• Under “My Program of Study” on the right side of the page, click the link “Request a major/minor/certificate change”.  
• This will allow you to add, change, or remove any major or minor. 

If you have questions, please contact your academic advisor.