Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Psychosocial Strategies for Physical Activity Promotion

Program Overview

UNCG’s Department of Kinesiology is one of the most comprehensive programs in the country. It has faculty with expertise in multiple sub-disciplines, including sports medicine, athletic training, community youth sport development, exercise physiology, motor behavior, applied neuromechanics, pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, and sport history and philosophy.

The fully-online Post Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Psychosocial Strategies for Physical Activity Promotion provides an opportunity for individuals pursuing careers in fitness and health promotion settings to expand their knowledge and skills by exploring social psychological theories of physical activity behavior and applying psychosocial interventions for physical activity promotion.

Courses Taught

• Exercise Psychology
• Principles of Physical Activity Behavior Change
• Social Psychology and Physical Activity

Student Experience

• You can work and attend school, as all courses are offered fully online in an asynchronous format and are structured to fit into the busy schedules of working professionals and graduate students.
• Students must complete all nine credit hours, which consists of three classes.
• Learn from faculty who are experts in the field of kinesiology and exercise psychology.

Improve Your Professional PRactice

Graduates of the certificate program can apply knowledge and skills in settings such as:

• Personal training
• Cardiac rehab
• Community wellness program