Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives
Graduate Certificate
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives looks at physical activity through cultural, psychological and educational lenses. You’ll explore how movement connects to teaching, youth development and social issues. This program is a good fit if you’re working in education or pursuing a teaching credential. With advising, you can tailor your studies and even apply some credits toward a master’s degree in Kinesiology.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The Certificate in Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives is intended for students interested in advanced study of physical activity from within the socio-cultural, psychological, pedagogical, or at-risk youth development areas. Students who have been active in the fields of education and physical education and who are interested in or are currently pursuing a teaching credential will also find the program relevant to their career goals. The curriculum is designed so that students who are currently enrolled in the credential program can apply 12 units towards the master's program. In addition, students who previously received their teaching credential and are returning to school for the M.S. degree can design, with advisement, a program of studies from the courses listed below and other electives. Lastly, students can plan, with advisement, a program of studies within adapted physical education.
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Maria Veri
- Professor
- Graduate Coordinator