Professional profile:

The Specialist in Sports Psychology will be a specialist with skills for evaluation and intervention in psychological processes in sports initiation and performance, with a broad theoretical, practical, investigative, and interdisciplinary perspective. A professional capable of designing and implementing psychological plans, programs and projects oriented to the prevention of a sedentary lifestyle, the promotion of physical activity, health and quality of life in Colombia.

Admission profile:

Based on the provisions of the Academic Regulations, the registered applicant must comply with the selection process and the requirements demanded in the postgraduate programs.

Similarly, the applicant for the Specialization in Sports Psychology must show the following characteristics:

• Undergraduate degree in psychology from a legally recognized institution or, failing that, a foreign degree.
• Good basic communication skills.
• Willingness to use information and communication technologies.
• Capacity for independent learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in different learning environments.

Occupational profile

The fields of performance of the Sports Psychology Specialist are mentioned below:

• Carrying out psychological evaluation and intervention processes in initiation and sports performance schools.
• Advise people related to sports and physical activity on psychological issues, including athletes, coaches, managers, parents, judges, among others.
• Advise applied science professionals on psychological issues, such as: doctors, nutritionists, physical trainers, methodologists, among others.
• Coordinate processes in sports psychology areas in public and private institutions, both at the level of conventional and Paralympic sports.
• Direct and implement psychological training plans, using different methodologies, techniques, and strategies.
• Direct and implement programs, plans and projects to promote physical activity, health, and quality of life in different institutions.
• Coordinate teams related to public health and the promotion of physical activity at local, regional, and national levels.
• Guide courses, workshops, and seminars on the psychology of physical activity and sports in university institutions.
• Lead and coordinate groups oriented to the study of the psychology of physical activity and sport.

Graduate Program Enrollment Requirements:

Before accessing the enrollment platform, you must have the following documents ready:

• Undergraduate Degree Certificate.

• Identification document (enlarged to 150%).

If you experience difficulties uploading the documents, you can send the information to the Admissions Office via email at: documentosadmisiones@fumc.edu.co.

Complete the online enrollment and generate the payment receipt through PSE for $213,022 COP.

Fundación Universitaria María Cano reserves the right to admission and to assign class schedules to applicants.

Discounts:

• Graduates of undergraduate and graduate programs from Fundación Universitaria María Cano are entitled to a 30% discount on tuition fees.

• Early payment: 15% discount on tuition fees if paid within the period specified as early payment, as indicated in each billing statement.

• Discounts are not cumulative.