Minors and Certificates

Minors and Certificates

 

The Department of Kinesiology offers two minors which include a minor in Exercise and Sports Science and Sports Studies. Prior to declaring a minor please discuss with your Academic Advisor.

Minor in Exercise and Sports Science

Minimum requirement for the exercise and sport science minor is 24 s.h. 

Required Courses

Minor in Sports Studies

Minimum requirement for sports studies minor is 18 s.h.

Required Courses


The Department of Kinesiology offers three graduate certificates. These certificates include a Certificate in Sports Management, a Certificate in Physical Education Clinical Supervision, and a Certificate in Sport and Coaching Leadership.

Certificate in Sports Management

Applicants must be concurrently enrolled in a graduate degree program or possess a graduate degree. In the case of concurrent enrollment students must obtain approval of the director of graduate studies of the program in which they are enrolled as well as the approval of the Graduate Director in Exercise and Sports Science. Students enrolled in the MS in Exercise and Sports Science – Sport Management concentration are not eligible to receive the Certificate in Sport Management.

Required Courses


Certificate in Physical Education Clinical Supervision

This certificate program will provide licensed physical educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully provide clinical supervision for physical education teacher candidates and practicing physical educators. Professionals can enroll as non-degree seeking students, or be enrolled in the MAEd in physical education or the MS in exercise and sport science pedagogy concentration. Admission is based on completion of the ECU certificate application and approval by the program coordinator.

Required Courses


Certificate in Sport and Coaching Leadership

Graduate Certificates provide specialized knowledge in a particular area. The online graduate certificates require admission to the Graduate School. To be eligible, you must have an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree.
The Sport and Coaching Leadership Certificate is designed to prepare future leaders with the skills, knowledge, and expertise in sport psychology, athlete well-being, team dynamics, and administration to serve athletes.

Required Courses