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.
Minor in Strength and Conditioning
The minor in Strength and Conditioning will require a minimum of 21 credits of course work and practical experiences under an approved CSCS coach. The minor is designed for students with an interest in pursuing a profession as a strength and conditioning coach, performance coach, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or personal training. To be eligible for admission to the minor in Strength and Conditioning, a student must have earned at least 60 credits, have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, be declared in a major, and complete the strength and conditioning application process, including all observation hours. Students must earn a C- or higher in all graded courses in the minor including the two practicum experiences.
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.
Physical Activity and Public Health Certificate
The Physical Activity and Public Health Certificate is designed to prepare future physical activity and public health practitioners and researchers with the skills, knowledge, and expertise in physical activity as it relates to public health outcomes, promotion of physical activity across the lifespan, and physical activity psychology.
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.
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.