Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management, Certificate of Achievement
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management, Certificate of Achievement
The Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level employment in sports organizations, fitness centers, and community recreation programs. Coursework emphasizes leadership, facility operations, event coordination, marketing, and professional communication. Students develop applied skills to support programs and services across diverse sport, fitness, and recreation environments. This certificate provides direct workforce preparation and a stackable pathway into the Associate of Arts in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses: Complete the following (9 units): | ||
| KIN R110 | Introduction to Sports Management | 3 |
| KIN R100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BUS R120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Complete a minimum of 7 units from the following courses: | ||
| KIN R101 | First Aid, CPR, and AED | 3 |
| BUS R121 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUS R135 | Social Media Marketing | 1.5 |
| KIN R199 | Directed Studies in Kinesiology | 1-3 |
| KIN R201 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Assessment, and Program Design | 3 |
| KIN R202 | Introduction to Applied Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Training Techniques | 3 |
| KIN R120A | Kickboxing for Fitness I | 1 |
| KIN R121A | Boxing for Fitness I | 1 |
| KIN R123A | Escrima/Filipino Martial Arts I | 1 |
| KIN R124A | Jujitsu I | 1 |
| KIN R162A | Soccer I | 1 |
| KIN R163A | Basketball I | 1 |
| KIN R164A | Baseball I | 1 |
| KIN R165A | Volleyball I | 1 |
| KIN R170A | Flag Football I | 1 |
| KIN R148 | Power Lifting and Free Weights | 1 |
| HED R104 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HED R102 | Fitness/Nutrition/Mental Wellness | 3 |
| HIST R124 | Sports in American History | 3 |
| KIN R203 | Psychology of Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN R204 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KIN R205 | Women in Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| Total Units Required for the Certificate: | 16 | |
To earn a Certificate of Achievement, students must complete all courses within the certificate with a grade of "C" or better (or "P").
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| KIN R110 | Introduction to Sports Management | 3 |
| BUS R120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Units from LIST A | 0-3 | |
| Units/Hours | 6-9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| KIN R100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Units from LIST A | 4-7 | |
| Units/Hours | 7-10 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 13-19 | |
- demonstrate leadership, organization, and communication skills to support daily operations, programs, and services in sports, fitness, and recreation environments.
- apply basic principles of event coordination, facility management, marketing, and customer service to assist with program delivery in sport, fitness, and community recreation settings.
- exhibit professional conduct, teamwork, and ethical practices while supporting inclusive recreation and fitness services for diverse populations.