Sports Studies Certificate
What can I do with this?
The Sports Studies Certificate
- Prepares students to move into the professional areas of athletic coaching and potential future career opportunities.
- Students explore the professional aspects of coaching theory, sports psychology and sociology, conditioning-program development, leadership, and sports injury management.
What will I learn?
- To analyze the numerous roles, responsibilities, coaching styles, and philosophies in the coaching profession.
- To evaluate and develop a risk management plan for equipment, athletes, supervision, facilities, and additional areas that are specific to the sport.
- To create a career plan matched to their skills, aptitudes, and professional requirements.
- To design a year-round training program specific to their sport of choice.
- To explore ethical issues related to coaching at the youth, intercollegiate, and professional levels.
What courses do I take?
Note: Some courses within the major have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the Department Chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation and verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please see a counselor for more information about the Prerequisite Challenge process.
Complete all of the following courses:
Electives - choose 3 courses from the following:
Program Pathways
All classes needed for this degree are available at the following campuses: Ridgecrest / IWV
Additionally, some of the general education courses needed to complete this major are available at all our locations.
See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this major.
How can I afford it?
This degree requires 21.0 units and will likely take 2 semesters.
Approximate Total Costs
CA Residents
21.0 units
at $46 per unit
Equals $966 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $1,260* for books and supplies
Total cost $2,226 for 2 semesters
Non-residents
21.0 units
at $382 per unit
Equals $8,022 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $1,260* for books and supplies
Total cost $9,282 for 2 semesters
*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.
Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.
