KINESIOLOGY/SPORT LEADERSHIP
Certificate of Achievement Kinesiology Theory · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Sport Leadership is designed for students seeking employment in athletic administration from youth through professional levels, and/or athletic administration in recreation, education, and city programs. Students study leadership, sociological, and psychological theories; motivation strategies; and the relationship between leadership and globalization, social and traditional media, moral values, ethics, Title IX, equality, gender, ethnic minorities, and the economy—including how each of these topics impacts sport and vice versa. Students learn about leadership styles and servant and transformational leadership theories, and focus on the importance of leadership within team and organizational environments. The curriculum has been designed to equip students with a theoretical and practical foundation to pursue a job in sport administration and/or to increase leadership knowledge in the coaching and fitness fields. It is possible to complete this certificate in one year.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Sport Leadership, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | 15 | |
| KIN 159 | Leadership in Sport | 3 |
| KIN 170 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 188 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 190 | Women in Sport | 3 |
| KIN 195 | Sport and Society | 3 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| KIN 110 | Introduction to Fitness and Sport Management | 3 |
| KIN 120 | Sports Law and Ethics | 3 |
| KIN 199 | Sport, Film, and Culture | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |