The Certificate in Sport Studies programme provides students with a basic yet global enquiry into the study of sport. The psycho-social and physical aspects of sport would be pursued. On completion of the course, opportunities to matriculate in the BSc.in Kinesiology at UTT, and other work-related interest example personal training and coaching could be realized. 

Programme Credits: 42

Mode of Delivery and Duration:

• Full Time; One (1) year
• Part Time; Two (2) years

1. UTT San Fernando Campus

• Passes in a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC (CXC O’Level) General Proficiency in Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade III or equivalent GCE O’Levels including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics, English Language, and a science subject (including Physical Education). 

Note: Acceptance will be on a competitive basis due to limitations on class sizes. 

Mature Student Entry 

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to a programme, based on years of experience and the ability to handle the level of programme learning, may be accepted as a mature student. The applicant would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed by the UTT Programme Leader as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the programme. 

Short Term - These are some possible immediate employment opportunities that can be acquired on completion of the programme

• Gym Apprentice
• Physical Therapist Aide
• Sport and exercise equipment marketing and sales representative
• Sport retail and wholesale outlet marketing and sales representative
• Sport event planning and marketing coordinator
• Sport camp teacher, assistant, co-ordinator
• Physical education teaching assistant
• Coaching assistant
• Sport community programme development aide
• Youth mentor

Long Term - With additional certification in some areas graduates can be employed in the following positions

• Personal Trainer
• Athletic Trainer
• Gym Instructor/Owner
• Massage Therapist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Sport Medical Practitioner
• Nutrition, Health and Fitness Consultant
• Sport Administrator
• Sport Facility Manager
• Sport Entrepreneur
• Physical Education Teacher
• Sport Instructor/Professor
• Sport Coach
• Sport Program Developer/Co-ordinator
• Sport for Development Officer