Sport and Performance Psychology

Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology overview

Messiah University's Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology prepares you to help athletes, performers and other high-achieving individuals thrive both personally and competitively. Drawing on knowledge from the disciplines of counseling and sport psychology, you will learn to apply evidence-based mental skills and psychological strategies that enhance performance, resilience and overall well-being.

Through coursework grounded in ethical practice, multicultural awareness and Christian faith, you will explore the science of human performance, engage current scholarship and develop practical skills for working with high school, collegiate and other athletic populations, as well as performers in diverse settings. The curriculum supports graduates pursuing the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential and professionals who want to apply sport and performance psychology principles as coaches, educators, team or educational consultants, or mental health professionals.

Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology

Sport and Performance Psychology

Master of Science in Sport and Performance Psychology tuition cost

No-fee tuition

With Messiah’s no-fee tuition, there are no additional university charges for labs, courses, services or technology. While some programs may involve additional expenses such as materials, travel or other external costs that vary by student, you won’t encounter unexpected fees from Messiah. This approach allows you to clearly understand and plan for the tuition portion of your graduate education.

Deferred billing

Deferred billing is available for students with employer reimbursement. For more information contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu.

2026-2027

No-fee tuition per graduate credit hour: $820

Tuition cost for the entire 60 credit-hour program at the 2026-2027 rate: $49,200

Other costs may be incurred throughout the program.

MS in sport and performance psychology students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid. Tuition is subject to annual adjustment; historically, increases have averaged approximately 2-3% per year.

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Next steps for admissions

Applying for admission to a graduate program at Messiah University is the first step to making your personal and professional goals a reality.

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Faith commitment 

Messiah University's sport and performance psychology program integrates Christian faith with academic excellence, preparing students to serve others with integrity, compassion and professional competence. Each student is valued as a unique person created in the image of God. Faculty foster a learning community characterized by respect, encouragement and thoughtful dialogue. You can expect supportive relationships with faculty, administrators and staff as an expression of Messiah's Christian educational mission. 

Faculty mentoring 

Students in Messiah's sport and performance psychology program learn from interdisciplinary faculty whose expertise spans counseling, athletic training, exercise science and related fields. As experienced educators, practitioners and scholars, our faculty provide mentoring that helps students integrate theory, research and applied practice while discerning their professional goals. Faculty advisors work closely with students to develop a customized plan of study, including selecting elective coursework that aligns with career interests and supports preparation for desired credentials.