Become a Psychologist

Are you interested in pursuing an advanced degree in sport and exercise psychology? Ready to apply? Then this is the page for you! Below you will find helpful tips written by current graduate students who themselves went through the very same process you are about to go through. The information here should provide you with a great head start to applying to graduate schools in the field. Of course, this is by no means a step-by-step guide. You have a lot of work you will have to do yourself. This page is meant as a starting point to make you think about everything you will need to do.

Program Research
One of the first things you will want to do is purchase (or find a recent used copy of) the Directory of Graduate Programs in Applied Sport Psychology. This book contains information about over 100 degree programs all over the world. This information includes faculty, research interests, contact information, websites, and general program information. Additionally, the Directory includes useful information about requirements for certification and questions to ask yourself and others when applying to graduate school. This is a must-have for applying to graduate schools in sport and exercise psychology!

Finding a Good Fit
If you think you know what you want your future career to be, it is important to find a program that will help you reach that goal. If you want to be a full-time consultant, look for programs that focus on applied sport psychology. If you want to be a professor, look for programs that allow you more opportunities to teach and research. You want your interests, whatever they are, to align with the programs you apply to.?If you are unsure of what your future career holds, that’s okay too. Look for a program that will give you a taste of everything.