The disciplines of psychology and kinesiology are complementary ones, particularly for students pursuing degrees in health and fitness promotion and exercise and rehab science. The sport and health psychology minor is designed to expose students to a variety of foundational knowledge and skills in both psychology and kinesiology. Students will develop an understanding of educational paths and career opportunities in the fields of kinesiology and psychology.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will utilize an evidence-based approach in a professionally appropriate manner with athletes, clients, and patients with whom they interact to: 

• Understand the impact of mental health on sport, exercise, and physical activity, and apply psychological concepts and perspectives to maximize performance and minimize injury. 
• Integrate sport, exercise, and physical activity techniques to maintain mental health and well-being. 

This minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, consisting of 12 required credit hours and six credit hours taken from an approved list of electives. A minimum of 6 hours will be at the upper-division level. Students must have a grade of “C” or better in each course. A minimum of six hours used to meet the minor requirements must be earned in residence at Washburn University. Students may request alternate coursework be accepted toward the minor. Students should make these requests prior to completing coursework.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
KN 248	Wellness Concepts and Applications	3
KN 300	Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity	3
or KN 318	Exercise Psychology
PY 100	Basic Concepts in Psychology	3
PY 307	Physiological Psychology	3
or PY 326	Health Psychology
Subtotal		12
Elective Courses
Select two courses from the following:		6
KN 300	Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
or KN 318	Exercise Psychology
KN 308	Nutrition for Sports & Fitness
KN 326	Physiology of Exercise
KN 410	Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription
PY 307	Physiological Psychology
or PY 326	Health Psychology
PY 309	Theories of Personality
PY 333	Counseling Psychology
or PY 350	Introduction to Clinical Psychology
PY 389	Independent Study
PY 390	Directed Research
SO 315	Sociology of Sport
Total Hours		18