Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Springfield College Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Kathleen Mellano works with students on the Blake Track

  • 2

    DEGREE OPTIONS: MEd or MS

  • 100%

    ONLINE OR ON CAMPUS

  • 36

    CREDIT PROGRAM

Sport and Exercise Psychology at Springfield College offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to understanding and enhancing human performance, motivation, and athlete well-being. Grounded in psychological, sociological, and physiological perspectives, our programs prepare students to translate theory into practice and support diverse populations in sport, exercise, and performance-based settings.

Our alumni have gone on to:

  • Magellan Health

    Master Resilience Trainer and Performance Sport Coach

  • Winter Park Competition Center

    Sports Psychology Specialist

  • Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention

    Sport Mental Skills Specialist

  • Sharpen Skills Training

    Mental Performance Coach

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Program Snapshot

Degree

Master of Education or Master of Science (On Campus Only)

Format

On Campus: Full-time
Online: Full or Part-Time

Estimated Length

On Campus: 2 Years
Online: 18-Months (Full-time)

Start Date

September (Fall Semester) 

Deadlines

Domestic: Rolling Admissions
International: May 1 

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Program Details

On Campus Program

  • Deep interdisciplinary training spanning psychology, physiology, motor behavior, and sociocultural foundations.
     
  • Choice of MS Thesis Track for students pursuing research or future doctoral studies or the MEd Applied Track for students seeking hands-on consulting experience and preparation for Certified Mental Performance Consultant® pathways.
     
  • Direct faculty mentorship and engagement in all phases of research or applied consulting.
     
  • Designed for students seeking a comprehensive, immersive graduate education in both the science and practice of sport and exercise psychology.
Online Program
  • 100% online format designed for working professionals who need flexibility and cannot relocate.
     
  • Remote supervision by a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® within the Springfield College program.
     
  • Asynchronous courses (7- or 15-week formats) supported by virtual office hours and individualized faculty meetings.
     
  • 135-hour applied internship providing real-world experience with athletes and performers.

Upcoming Events

Sport and Exercise Psychology (Online Program) Information Session

Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM

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Graduate Campus Tour and Visit

Offered regularly

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MEET THE DIRECTOR

JASMINE HUTCHINSON

JASMINE HUTCHINSON

Program Director and Professor

Jasmin Hutchinson is a certified mental performance consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and a certified exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Her research interests center around psychophysiological aspects of exercise behavior and the effects of music during exercise. Hutchinson is a Fellow of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and was awarded the Sport and Exercise Psychology Paper of the Year by the American Psychological Association in 2018.

Alumni Spotlight

Zack Sullivan, G'23

“This program has allowed me to flourish in the sport psychology world. Not only did they provide a top-notch education, but they also provided resources to expand my personal network amongst other like-minded individuals.”

Zack Sullivan