Sport Management Certificate
Total Program Credits: 9
An entry-level education in the field of sports management, including coaching, management, training, and officiating. Students can earn this certificate, then transition into C336A Personal Training Certificate. Current physical education teachers or personal trainers can earn professional development college credits, as well as upgrade their skills and knowledge to advance planning, organizing, staffing, and managing within sport.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Sport Management certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- develop an organization plan to manage sport activities, athletes, and other entities within the field of sport; and
- develop skills in coaching, officiating, and managing individuals within the field of sport.
(Summer 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| PED 194 ◊ Principles of Coaching | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 195 ◊ Introduction to Sport Management | Core Course | 3 |
| Take PED Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
| PED 106 ◊ Total Fitness | Core Course | 1 |
| PED 196 ◊ Sport and Exercise Psychology | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 197 ◊ Sociology of Sport | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 201 ◊ Sports Officiating | Core Course | 2 |
(Program Electives should be chosen with your advisor.)
See PED course descriptions.
Chairperson: Julianne Murphy, Ext. 3087
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |