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Undergraduate Program - On Campus
Kinesiology & Exercise Science: Sport Psychology Track

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Kinesiology with Sport Psychology Track 

 

Train your mind to help others perform at their best. 

 

Explore the mental side of performance, motivation, and human behavior in athletics and exercise. 

Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Format
On Campus
Internships
Athletics, training facilities, behavioral settings
Careers
Sport psychology, coaching, mental performance roles
Why BVU

Why study Kinesiology & Exercise Science: Sport Psychology Track at BVU

A BVU kinesiology & exercise science: sport psychology track degree blends psychology, human performance, and hands-on experiences to prepare you for advanced study and meaningful careers.

Performance Mindset

Understand how motivation, focus, confidence, and behavior influence performance.

Science & Psychology Integration

Explore the connection between physical performance, mental health, and human behavior.

Graduate School Preparation

Build a strong foundation for advanced study in psychology and related fields.

Hands-On Learning

Apply psychological concepts through research, experiential learning, and real-world performance settings.

Dillon Hinrickson '19
BVU Stories

DILLON HINRICKSON '19

Dillon is grateful for his time as one of four athletic training interns for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during training camp. With the Bucs, he performed set-up and breakdown duties during practices and all four preseason games. He helped athletes complete their rehab routines and transported them to and from doctor appointments and MRIs. 

Hands-On

Learn by doing, from day one

Students gain experience through internships with leading employers, advanced coursework, and real business case analysis.

Work with Student-Athletes

Study athlete behavior and performance while gaining hands-on experience working directly with BVU's NCAA Division III athletic teams.

Advanced Learning Facilities

Learn in premier on-campus labs and facilities equipped to support hands-on training, research, and performance analysis.

Research in Action

Participate in research and applied projects that help you develop practical skills and prepare for graduate study or careers in sport and performance psychology.

Where Graduates Work

BVU kinesiology & exercise science: sport psychology track graduates go far.

Portland Trailblazers University of Iowa Health Care Bellevue Physical Therapy Associates Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner
Career Outcomes

Where this degree can take you

Sport Psychology (with graduate study)
Mental Performance Coach
Athletic Program Support Roles
Fitness and Wellness Coaching
A Closer Look

Curriculum Highlights

A flexible program that lets you explore your interests while building a strong foundation in Kinesiology & Exercise Science: Sport Psychology Track. Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.

Your Career. Your Way.

Help athletes and individuals perform at their peak.

Prepare for a rewarding career in sport, health, and human performance.