<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>How are the mind and body integrated to achieve peak performance? What processes are used to assess the functions of a group or team? What strategies are employed to evaluate and treat sports injuries, burnout, or addictions? You can expect to review these types of subjects when you study in the Sport and Performance Psychology specialization of the online Doctor of Psychology program at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Major coursework addresses organizational leadership practices, the impact of physiology on human behavior, types of adult disorders and treatments, personality assessment methods, and group behavior. Throughout the curriculum, you will take research courses and complete an extensive research project and also conduct case study examinations in a capstone seminar. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should demonstrate strong analytical and leadership skills, as you might assume responsibilities in areas of coaching, performance analysis, and mind-body practices, while also possessing knowledge of physiology, kinetics, and sports training. You will be required to hold a master's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA prior to enrolling in this PsyD program. Applicants to the University of Arizona Global Campus should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The total of 62 credits needed to be awarded this doctorate are earned by completing 41 major credits and 21 credits in the area of specialization. Students must also complete three non-credit in-residence workshops. </p> <p><u>Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7512</td><td> Psychology of Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7105</td><td> Scholarly Argument I</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7510</td><td> Biological Bases of Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7210</td><td> Adult Psychopathology &amp; Treatment I</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7272</td><td> Group Process &amp; Group Leadership in Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7302</td><td> Applied Research I</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7480</td><td> Evidence-Based Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7430</td><td> Applied Research II</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7110</td><td> Scholarly Argument II</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7101</td><td> Assessment Tools for Organizational Leadership</td></tr> </table><p><u>Capstone and Applied Doctoral Project Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>DOC 8770</td><td> Doctoral Capstone Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8920</td><td> Applied Doctoral Project Planning I</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8922</td><td> Applied Doctoral Project Planning II</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8981-8985</td><td> Applied Doctoral Project</td></tr> </table><p><u>Sport and Performance Psychology Specialization Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7301</td><td> Advanced Performance Enhancement I: Core Mind-Body Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7305</td><td> Advanced Psychomotor Development &amp; Kinesiology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7310</td><td> Ethics in Sport &amp; Performance Psychology Consultation</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7314</td><td> Rehabilitation in Sports &amp; Performance</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7330</td><td> Sport &amp; Performance Psychology as a Business</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7317</td><td> Advanced Group Dynamics in Sports &amp; Performance Settings</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7321</td><td> Advanced Performance Enhancement III: The Psychology of Peak Experience</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you successfully complete UAGC's PsyD - Sport and Performance Psychology program, you could possess the skills and knowledge required to assume responsibilities at the directorial or senior management positions in sports injury rehabilitation centers, school sports programs, health spas, fitness centers, branches of the military, or even corporate settings as leaders in employee health or fitness programs, performance assessments, or work-life balance programs. You could also qualify for teaching or administrative positions in postsecondary institutions. Some positions could require certification or a license. </p> <p>Some careers that could be of interest to you include: </p> <ul><li>Athletic director </li><li>Sport psychologist </li><li>Performance psychologist </li><li>Certified mental performance consultant</li></ul>