Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives
Program Overview
This Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives offers advanced study in physical activity from socio-cultural, psychological, pedagogical, or at-risk youth development perspectives. It is suitable for those pursuing a teaching credential or an M.S. degree and can be customized for specialization in adapted physical education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives is a program designed for students interested in advanced study of physical activity from within the socio-cultural, psychological, pedagogical, or at-risk youth development areas. It is also relevant to students pursuing a teaching credential or those who have previously obtained one and are returning for an M.S. degree. The program can be customized with advisement to accommodate students seeking to specialize in adapted physical education.
Outline:
- Course List:
- KIN 734: Sport-Based Youth Development (3 units)
- KIN 763: Motivation and Performance (3 units)
- KIN 766: Sociocultural Bases of Physical Activity (3 units)
Other:
- Students currently enrolled in the teaching credential program can apply 12 units towards a master's program.
- Students who have previously received their teaching credential can design a program of studies with advisement, using courses listed in the program and other electives.
- Students can design a program of studies within adapted physical education.