Mariah Collins

Mdcollins.2014@mymail.jcsu.edu
(502) 408-6519
100 Beatties ford Rd

Dr. Jennifer Etnier

Coleman Building, 2nd floor, Suite 237 or 250
1408 Walker Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27402

Dr. Jennifer Etnier,

As an honor student attending Johnson C. Smith University, receiving my Bachelors of Science in Sport
Management with a minor in Psychology. I am hereby writing this letter of intent to obtain admission into
the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's graduate Sport psychology program. As a student who
has gained much experience as an undergraduate, some of my skills include working effectively with
others, communicating with others, having an outgoing personality and managing my time effectively.
After doing research, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro has caught my interest in persuing
education on the graduate school level. After doing further research it became clear that this honorable
university ranks number 14 out of 21 other university in the United states.
Abilities that I can contribute to this program include my eagerness to learn, my gifted sense of work
ethics and being highly motivated. Unlike many, constructive criticism helps me understand things
effectively and also learn from past mistakes. As a hard-working student, I enjoy working closely with
faculty, and take full responsibility for any help that is needed making me a good fit to the program.
After receiving my Masters of Science in Sport Psychology and Doctrine, I plan on opening my own
practice in partnership with a professional sports team. As a Sport Psychologist, my goals include helping
players at a professional level reach their optimal performance after injuries that have put their
professional careers in jeopardy. I hope to hear back from you soon, and become a future graduate student
of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Thank you,

Mariah Collins
Description of Graduate Schools
Florida State University- Ranked number four out of twenty-five top graduate schools in Sport
Psychology. Florida States Sport Psychology program is designed for graduate students who wish to
study in the area of sport behavior, gain skills that may be applied to enhance sport skill performance, and
learn to assist athletes in resolving sport related problems. The program provides a solid foundation in
sport psychology theory, real-life situational practice, and research. We offer degrees at the masters and
doctoral level in this program.
University of North Carolina at Greensborough-Sport and Exercise Psychology (SEP) integrates
theory, research, and practice, and includes the study of cognitive, emotional,
psychophysiological, and social factors that influence sport and exercise behaviors as well as
the effects of physical activity on psychological factors. Graduate students in SEP typically come
from Kinesiology or Psychology undergraduate programs and come to UNCG to learn how to
enhance human development and functioning by acquiring cutting edge knowledge in the area
of SEP. Our graduates pursue careers as teachers, researchers, coaches, exercise leaders and
sport and exercise psychology consultants.
Southern Illinois University- Our graduates pursue careers as teachers, researchers,
coaches, athletic trainers, exercise leaders, personal trainers, Fitness Center
Leaders, and sport and exercise psychology consultants. An increasing number of
graduates are choosing to continue their education at the doctoral level.