The Sport Studies curriculum at Hillsdale College provides foundational study in Physical Education and related areas as well as preparation for graduate studies in several fields.
Courses to fulfill the college core requirements for physical activities are also offered.
Requirements
Note: This represents a general overview of the major. For more information, please consult the current college catalog, or contact the department.
Sport Psychology Major
Required (46 credit hours):
- SSD 180 Physical Wellness Dynamics
- SSD 300 Personal and Community Health
- SSD 335 History and Philosophy of P.E. and Sport
- SSD 370 Sport Psychology
- SSD 470 Advanced Sport Psychology
- SSD 490 Exercise Physiology
- BIO 308 Anatomy and Physiology
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 209 Statistics for Social Sciences
- PSY 210 Research Design
- PSY 340 Lifespan Development Psychology
- PSY 341 Social Psychology
- PSY 342 Principles of Learning and Behavior
- PSY 344 Biological Psychology
- PSY 345 Cognitive Psychology
Recommended additional courses for specific interests or graduate programs:
- SSD 260 Athletic Training
- SSD 330 Motor Learning/Kinesiology
- SSD 340 Adapted Physical Education
- SSD 360 Advanced Athletic Training
- SSD 492 Functional Anatomy
- SSD 494 Internship
- PSY 343 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 350 Child Psychology
- PSY 393 Introduction to Counseling
All majors must also pass written and oral comprehensive exams during their senior year.