A sport psychology major will provide you with the behavioral knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance the physical and mental performance of those participating in recreation, fitness, exercise and sport settings. By understanding the psychology associated with human movement, you will specialize in the context of sport and exercise performance and the strategies for achieving peak performance.
This major will better prepare students seeking careers in coaching, wellness management, sport management, life skills programming and physical rehabilitation. Many Olivet students work with patients in hospital wellness or rehabilitation programs as they recover from sports-related injuries.
Recognizes students in the areas of physical education, health, recreation, dance, human performance, exercise science, sports medicine and sports management.
Dedicated to promoting the study of psychology, providing educational enrichment, promoting personal development, and providing service to the campus and community.
Established to follow the guidelines set forth by the NCAA, which is the college’s governing body for athletics. This committee allows the…