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Graduate Certificate in Adaptive Sport and Recreation at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

Prepares students to design, implement and evaluate programmes and services in adaptive sport and recreation settings, covering disability classifications, accessibility guidelines, legal aspects and organisational trends, with practical experience with adaptive equipment.

Faculty: College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences  |  Department: Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies  |  Duration: 12 graduate credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Required RSM 515 and RSM 520 (6 hours) plus two electives from RSM 511, 512, 514 and 535. Students submit a work sample on adaptive sport and recreation and complete 16 hours of experiential learning.

Career pathways

Public and private recreation agencies and disability sports programmes.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Add-on certificate for applicants currently pursuing a graduate degree. Students must maintain a 3.00 graduate GPA.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 graduate credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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