KINESIOLOGY/SPORT STUDIES
Certificate of Achievement Kinesiology Theory · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Sport Studies prepares students to address current issues in sport and sport leadership, and is intended for students seeking employment in youth sport organizations, educational institutions, athletic programs, and recreational organizations. Students completing this certificate use social scientific inquiry through descriptive and comparative investigation to analyze sociological theories and the history of sport, as well as the role sport plays in human behavior, government, political decisions regarding sport, ethics, Title IX, gender, cultural organizations, and the human experience. This certificate can be completed in one year.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Sport Studies, it is necessary to complete the following courses: