PMH1834X - Sport Psychology Certificate for Coaches, Parents, and Care Givers
Course Description
Sports participation can be a beneficial or traumatic event in a young person's life. The outcome of sport participants is influenced by their family members and primary caregivers that they rely on for support and unconditional love. It is critical that adults who have children participating in a youth sport activity act in a responsible and thoughtful manner. This program will provide you with guidelines to help ensure your young athlete has a beneficial and fun time in youth sports.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course.
- No prior experience required.
- No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1 – Introduction
- Unit 2 – Early Sport Participation
- Unit 3 – Youth Development, Mental Health, and Well-Being
- Unit 4 – Communication and Expectations
- Unit 5 – Parental Behavior
- Unit 6 – Developmental and Cultural Considerations
- Unit 7 – Mental Performance Support for Parents
- Unit 8 - Conclusion
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify and implement supportive tactics to facilitate a healthy environment for youth sport participation.
- Help youth sport participants develop lifelong process skills to overcome challenges while thriving in performance environments.
Requirements to Enroll
No application is needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the course. There are no admission requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED, and have basic computer and internet knowledge.
Estimated Time to Completion
This course can be completed in 8 contact hours.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 90 days from the date of enrollment.
Certificate of Completion
Learners will be awarded a National University Workforce and Community Education Professional and Continuing Education certificate of completion after completing all course units and earning a 100% class progress.
Refund Policy
We at National University want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. In the event that a student is not completely satisfied with a course, we offer a refund policy to ensure satisfaction.
To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a written request, including a valid reason, within 9 calendar days of registering for the course. Additionally, the student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
To request a refund, email PACE@nu.edu and include your full name, student ID, and course name. Your reason for requesting a refund will be carefully reviewed, and we reserve the right to refuse a refund if we determine the request to be invalid.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for a refund, we will issue a refund to your original method of payment within 60 days of the refund approval.
How to Access My Course
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