Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine
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Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine at a Glance
Turn your passion for sports and health and wellness into a vibrant career by earning a Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine from Tulane School of Medicine in partnership with Tulane School of Professional Advancement and Tulane Center for Sport. The Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine provides students with an introduction to the foundational knowledge and skills important to the recognition, care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injury; the assessment and response to emergency situations involving athletes; and research into sports performance methods. Prepare for your start in the sports industry by gaining in-depth knowledge of sports medicine fundamentals or work toward a master's degree via our stackable graduate certificate program.
TIME
Earn your graduate certificate in just four courses or 12 credit hours.
FACULTY
Nationally recognized faculty who practice what they teach and help you succeed beyond the classroom.
LOCATION
Flexible online courses that match your schedule. Accelerate your career without putting your life on pause.
BENEFITS
Course credit for experience and 20% tuition discounts available.
ADMISSIONS
Rolling admissions. No test scores. No recommendations. Four start dates. We make the admission process easy.
Sports Medicine Certificate Requirements
The sports medicine graduate certificate includes 12 credits and will help you develop a diverse base of knowledge and skills in medicine, conditioning, and nutrition necessary to work successfully with current and former athletes. Review course offerings, your options for career advancement, student resources, and more to learn about this valuable addition to your academic portfolio and resume.
Upgrade to a Master's in Sport Studies
You can receive a standalone certificate in sports medicine or continue to "stack" other sport-focused, graduate-level certificates to apply your credits toward an online MS in Sport Studies. Our program follows a multidisciplinary approach to sport that emphasizes a broad set of skills so that you can pursue roles within a variety of settings with sport as a central focus. If you would like to pursue an MS degree and apply your certificate credits toward degree completion, please contact the Program Director, Dr. Lanie Dornier, for next steps.
Faculty Who Practice What They Teach
Our kinesiology faculty are outstanding practitioners in the field who share their expertise and experience with our students.
SoPA Faculty Feature
“I love teaching Motor Learning. It is a required course for Exercise Science students. Motor Learning is the basis of everything we do in life. It is the study of how we learn and acquire skills so it really is the basis of how we are able to operate in the world.”
Lanie Dornier, Ph.D.
Kinesiology Program Director
SoPA Student Spotlight
“What I enjoyed most about being a SoPA student was the encouragement and patience of the professors as well as the flexibility of the online classes. I’m extremely grateful for that experience and the opportunity to earn my master’s degree at a manageable pace.”
Doshia Woods
Tulane SoPA class of 2020
Advance Your Career in Sports
Take your career in sports to new heights with a program specially designed for working adults just like you. As one of the fastest-growing job markets in the nation, growing your expertise in a sports-related discipline can prepare you for lucrative roles throughout the country. With comprehensive sport studies education, you'll feel confident in pursuing a wide range of rewarding roles, including:
- Exercise Physiologist
- Athletic Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Secondary Athletic Administrator
- Collegiate Athletic Administrator
Build a Schedule That Works For You
Online learning at Tulane SoPA provides students the flexibility to work and learn on their own time by allowing them to create a schedule that suits their lifestyle. Study and complete coursework according to your availability and from anywhere you want, with access to support from career advisors at every step of the way.
New opportunities are possible with Tulane School of Professional Advancement. We can help you affordably pursue a new career with financial assistance in the form of grants and loans and credit for life and work experience. Request more information about our program's department to learn more about career opportunities in the sports industry.
Admissions Deadlines
Spring Semester
Summer Session I
Summer Session II
Fall Semester
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