Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology – Sport Psychology
Improve the Minds of Athletes with a Degree in Sport Psychology
Do you love sports? Are you passionate about assisting athletes psychologically? Our Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Sport Psychology may be the degree for you! This program will help you motivate athletes who are struggling or desire to improve their performance.
We understand your love for sports. They bring people together to celebrate a common interest, and they’re fun and exciting. But sports can have a deeper meaning and impact for athletes. As a sport psychologist, you can help athletes overcome struggles like anger, forgetting important plays, and freezing at crucial moments. You’ll also be able to improve their performance by working on mental exercises.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Because we are a teaching university, your professors are in the classroom with you every week, and most of them are simultaneously working on original works and research projects.
- With a required internship, you have the opportunity to gain real-life experience in your field and connect with professionals before graduation.
- Enjoy academic trips abroad to places like Ecuador, New York, and Poland.
What Will You Learn?
- Experimental design in research
- Group dynamics
- Human nutrition
- Introduction to sport management
- Sport and exercise psychology
Career Options for Sport Psychology Graduates
- Church counselor
- College professor/researcher*
- Counselor in a group home*
- Counselor/psychologist with a private practice*
- Professional sports coach
- Residential treatment counselor/psychologist*
- Sport psychologist
- Substance abuse counselor*
- Treatment center counselor/psychologist*
*May require graduate studies
Internships and Resources Available to Psychology Students
- Our Christ-centered courses will keep you on the cutting edge of research and counseling techniques.
- We offer faculty-student mentorship in research projects with the potential to publish your research as an undergraduate student.
- Multiple psychology events and internship opportunities are available throughout each school year to give you real work and training experience.
- Academic trips are available to places like Ecuador, New York, and Poland.
- Our psychology club—Club Psych—allows you to interact with professors and peers in the field.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
