Sport Social Work

Changing the Game

Athletes don’t succeed alone.

Social Workers are essential players in the systems that shape performance, identity, and healing across sport.

Sport Social Work

Change the Game Behind the Game

Athletes don’t succeed alone.

Social Workers are essential players in the systems that shape performance, identity, and healing across sport.

Elevate Sports

Sport Social Workers elevate and support sport systems through research, leadership, and social work innovation.
Together, we are building healthier spaces from the inside out.

Elevate Lives

Sport Social Work ensures that the impact of sport extends far beyond the game itself. Harness the far-reaching influence of sports and athletics to strengthen communities, elevate lives and expand access to support systems.

A Doctoral Concentration

That’s Changing the Field

Built into the 100% online DSW program, this concentration equips you to navigate the complex intersections of sport, mental health, performance, and policy. Whether you’re working with athletes, athletic departments, or broader sport systems, you’ll gain the tools to lead with clarity, empathy, and strategy.

Learn from the Experts

Collaborate with internationally recognized faculty in the field of Sport Social Work.

Engage in Research

Work with the College's unique Sport Social Work Lab to explore research in the field.

Shape a New Era

Be among the first to earn a Doctorate level degree from a Nationally recognized program.

Ready to Lead Where it Counts?

Start your journey today—request more information and explore the UK’s DSW with a concentration in Sport Social Work.