Value of an Undergraduate Certificate
Are you interested in enhancing your studies with an undergraduate certificate? In addition to major areas of study, UTSA offers a variety of programs that provide valuable contributions to students' academic careers. While pursuing a certificate, students have the opportunity to explore personal interests and passions outside of their major program or complement their current major, helping them further stand out in the job market.
Why Pursue a Certificate in Athletic Coaching?
The world of sports has a growing demand for educated athletic coaches with the transformational knowledge to keep the modern athlete’s performance at a peak level. With UTSA’s undergraduate certificate in Athletic Coaching, you can enhance your kinesiology degree and focus specifically on the needs of the athletic population.
What You'll Study
All students pursuing a certificate in Athletic Coaching must complete 15 semester credit hours.
• Theory of Coaching*
• Coaching Leadership
• Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning**
• Coaching Methods
• Athletic Coaching Practicum***
* Ideally your first course in the program
** Can be substituted with Instruction of Sports Activities and Games
*** Last course in the program requires 150h of practicum experience
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Adding a Certificate
Add On to Your Major
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and looking to enhance your degree with an undergraduate certificate? Contact the Certificate Program Advisor listed below, and request permission to enter into the program. Approval to enter into a certificate program must be granted by the Certificate Program Advisor and the Dean of the college in which the certificate program is housed.
