Athletic Leadership Certificate

Program Description

The Athletic Leadership Certificate affords students the opportunity to establish a foundation of knowledge in the areas of leadership, ethics, administrative responsibility and sport psychology. The program meets the needs of students who are also working professionals. All courses are offered in an online format and are designed around the time constraints and responsibilities of the intercollegiate coaching community.

The Athletic Leadership certificate is designed to prepare coaches and administrators to build a philosophical foundation of leadership by equipping them with knowledge related to:

• Leadership Theories
• Student Athlete Development
• Ethical Decision Making
• Coaching Organization and Administration
• Sport Psychology Techniques for Coaches

Summary of Certificate Requirements

The Athletic Leadership Certificate requires the completion of the four courses listed below. All courses are three credit hours and are taught asynchronously online. Courses may be taken in any order.

Coursework

• AL 8490 - Athletic Leadership Development 3 Credits  
• AL 8610 - Athletic Leadership for Intercollegiate Administration 3 Credits  
• AL 8620 - Psychological Issues in Collegiate Athletics 3 Credits  
• AL 8640 - Ethical Issues in Collegiate Athletic Administration 3 Credits