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Graduate Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology

The area of Sport and Exercise Psychology is interested in the study of sport and exercise behavior in relation to the social environment. Specifically, Sport and Exercise Psychology research addresses how social and psychological factors influence participation and performance in physical activity, as well as how involvement in physical activity influences the psychological make-up of the individual. Topics discussed in Sport and Exercise Psychology include motivation, self-perceptions, leadership behaviors, group dynamics, audience effects, and competition.

Sport and Exercise Psychology is a graduate area of concentration offered within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Exercise and Sport Science are available with this area of concentration. A master's degree generally requires two years of full-time study and the doctoral degree three or four years of full-time study to complete. The Sport and Exercise Psychology program is research oriented with an emphasis in social psychology of physical activity. Both master's and doctoral students are trained to conduct independent research, and doctoral students preparing for positions in higher education are exposed to additional experiences such as teaching, publishing research articles, and presenting at conferences. Students are also provided the opportunity to consult with athletic teams, although psychological skills training is not a major focus of this program. Graduate Sport and Exercise Psychology courses adopt a theory-to-practice approach that enables current research and theory to be applied to practical situations. Formal coursework is supplemented with small group or individual reading sessions designed to examine Sport and Exercise Psychology topics in greater detail. Joint campus enrollment with the University of Oregon, which is located only 45 miles south of Corvallis, provides students with the option to register for additional courses related to the major and minor fields of study. Each academic program is carefully tailored to meet the professional needs and interests of the student.

Sport and Exercise Psychology Laboratory

The lab is central to every phase of the Sport and Exercise Psychology research projects conducted by faculty and students. Research teams meet in the lab to discuss ideas and establish protocols. The lab is used for assembling materials required for each data collection, storing completed data, as well as preparing posters and slides for research presentations. The lab is equipped with IBM and Macintosh computers and printers for both data analysis and word-processing procedures. An interview room adjoins the lab in addition to office space for graduate students.

Faculty

Dr. Vicki Ebbeck serves as the Director of the Sport and Exercise Psychology Laboratory and primary faculty member associated with this area of concentration. Dr. Ebbeck's research interests are broadly concerned with the exploration of motivated behavior from a lifespan and interdisciplinary perspective. In order to better understand motivation, a more specific line of research is the examination of self-esteem. Research questions address the structure, antecedents, and consequences of self-esteem development.

For additional information or to discuss graduate work in Sport and Exercise Psychology, contact Vicki Ebbeck at: Vicki.Ebbeck@oregonstate.edu


	Limit results to this site.		Health and Human Sciences » Nutrition and Exercise Sciences » Graduate Programs » Sport and Exercise Psychology. Graduate Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology The area of Sport and Exercise Psychology is interested in the study of sport and exercise behavior in relation to the social environment. Specifically, Sport and Exercise Psychology research addresses how social and psychological factors influence participation and performance in physical activity, as well as how involvement in physical activity influences the psychological make-up of the individual. Topics discussed in Sport and Exercise Psychology include motivation, self-perceptions, leadership behaviors, group dynamics, audience effects, and competition. Sport and Exercise Psychology is a graduate area of concentration offered within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Exercise and Sport Science are available with this area of concentration. A master's degree generally requires two years of full-time study and the doctoral degree three or four years of full-time study to complete. The Sport and Exercise Psychology program is research oriented with an emphasis in social psychology of physical activity. Both master's and doctoral students are trained to conduct independent research, and doctoral students preparing for positions in higher education are exposed to additional experiences such as teaching, publishing research articles, and presenting at conferences. Students are also provided the opportunity to consult with athletic teams, although psychological skills training is not a major focus of this program. Graduate Sport and Exercise Psychology courses adopt a theory-to-practice approach that enables current research and theory to be applied to practical situations. Formal coursework is supplemented with small group or individual reading sessions designed to examine Sport and Exercise Psychology topics in greater detail. Joint campus enrollment with the University of Oregon, which is located only 45 miles south of Corvallis, provides students with the option to register for additional courses related to the major and minor fields of study. Each academic program is carefully tailored to meet the professional needs and interests of the student. Sport and Exercise Psychology Laboratory The lab is central to every phase of the Sport and Exercise Psychology research projects conducted by faculty and students. Research teams meet in the lab to discuss ideas and establish protocols. The lab is used for assembling materials required for each data collection, storing completed data, as well as preparing posters and slides for research presentations. The lab is equipped with IBM and Macintosh computers and printers for both data analysis and word-processing procedures. An interview room adjoins the lab in addition to office space for graduate students. Faculty Dr. Vicki Ebbeck serves as the Director of the Sport and Exercise Psychology Laboratory and primary faculty member associated with this area of concentration. Dr. Ebbeck's research interests are broadly concerned with the exploration of motivated behavior from a lifespan and interdisciplinary perspective. In order to better understand motivation, a more specific line of research is the examination of self-esteem. Research questions address the structure, antecedents, and consequences of self-esteem development. For additional information or to discuss graduate work in Sport and Exercise Psychology, contact Vicki Ebbeck at: Vicki.Ebbeck@oregonstate.edu