Certificate in Sport Science
The Certificate in Sports Science provides students with the initial knowledge and skills to assist individuals across the lifespan in adopting physical activity, exercise, and other healthy behaviors that lead to increased fitness, wellness and optimal health. Students will have an opportunity to build an understanding of how to apply management concepts and business approaches towards the fitness industry. Students are prepared to begin the process to pursue national certifications provided by professional organizations in fields of study related to exercise and strength and conditioning.
Certificate awardees will possess:
- Foundational knowledge in fitness, exercise, and physical activity.
- Understanding of the need for helping people make healthy behavior changes and lessen unhealthy behaviors.
- Competencies for students to become better-rounded candidates for professional school and/or future job positions.
Requirements
Students must complete a minimum 12 hours. A grade of C- or higher is required in the Core course and Core Electives to earn the certificate.
| Core Course Required (3 hours) | ||
| SP_SCI 2130 | Exercise Techniques | 3 |
| Core Electives (6 hours from list below) | ||
| SP_SCI 2200 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| SP_SCI 3130 | Exercise Techniques II | 3 |
| SP_SCI 3250 | Foundations of Movement in Exercise | 3 |
| SP_SCI 3630 | The Female Performance Blueprint | 3 |
| Electives (3 hours from list below) | ||
| SP_SCI 2131 | Exercise Techniques I Lab | 1 |
| SP_SCI 3131 | Exercise Techniques II Lab | 1 |
| SP_SCI 4440W | Fitness Programming - Writing Intensive | 3 |
| SP_SCI 4480 | Technology and Science in Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| MANGMT 3000 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MRKTNG 3000 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| HLTH_SCI 2600 | Principles of Rehabilitation for the Preprofessional | 3 |
| HLTH_SCI 2500 | Introduction to Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
| PH_THR 4420 | Foundations of Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
| or MPP 3500 | Sports Performance Physiology | |
| PRST 2010 | Sport Management | 3 |
| PRST 2281 | Business of Sport and Recreation | 3 |
| PRST 3080 | Principles and Practices of Coaching Sport | 3 |
| PRST 3185 | Sports Economics and Finance | 3 |
| NEP 1034 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NEP 1340 | Introduction to Exercise and Fitness | 3 |