Sports & Fitness Psychology Certificate Courses

Sport & Fitness Psychology

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Online Access

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Note: as of the Fall 2025 term, course fees will be $318/unit.

A Note About CCPE Academic Terms

The term for a particular class is based on when the class ends, not when it begins. For example, a course beginning in April and ending in July is a summer class, and you will find it in the summer schedule. Please check the current term plus the next term to determine all of your schedule options.

Online Course Schedule

Please Note: Classes are open for enrollment until the day before class begins.
Spring courses are posted in early October, Summer courses are posted in February, and Fall courses are posted in early March. 

Fall 2024

Note: Sport Psychology fees is $318/unit as of the Fall 2025 term.

Spring 2025

Summer 2025

* Schedule and costs subject to change at any time; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 2/12/2025

Course Descriptions

The Sport and Fitness Psychology Certificate Program consists of 5 courses of 3 units each (see CSUDH catalogue).
The five courses are:

PSY 480 | Sport Psychology (Syllabus)

An in-depth analysis and application of psychological principles and research in motivation, psychophysiology, personality, cognition, and emotion in sport settings.

PSY 481 | Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology (Syllabus)

Scientific research results in the field of psychology are used to illustrate how participation in sports and physical activity can facilitate psychological development and physical well-being.

PSY 482 | Psychology of Coaching and Team-Building (Syllabus)

Group processes, team-building techniques, leadership skills, and interpersonal communication skills will be applied to the enhancement of team sports performance and individual well-being.

PSY 483 | Contemporary Issues in Sport and Fitness Psychology (Syllabus)

Psychological theories will be applied to the identification and treatment of problems people who participate in sports may have as well as applied to the promotion of mental health.

PSY 486S | Internship in Sport and Fitness Psychology (Syllabus)

Supervised application of psychological principles applied to sports and fitness to promote performance and optimal well-being. There are four prerequisite courses (PSY 480, PSY 481, PSY 482, PSY 483) that must be completed before registering for PSY 486S, Internship in Sport and Fitness Psychology. One of the four prerequisite courses sometimes can be taken concurrently with PSY 486S. Also, please notify the instructor of PSY 486S (mcartiglia@csudh.edu) one semester before intending to register for this course so he can approve an internship site and supervisor for you plus you will need this instructor’s consent before registering for PSY 486S.

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