Undergraduate Certificate in Esport Athlete Performance and Management
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
The Esport Athlete Performance Management Undergraduate Certificate is ideal for students interested in the intersection of gaming, health, and human performance. It’s especially suited for those pursuing careers in esports coaching, team management, athletic training, performance psychology, or anyone passionate about optimizing the well-being and competitive edge of esports athletes.
Program Overview
The Esport Athlete Performance Management Undergraduate Certificate at the University of Kentucky is designed for students interested in the rapidly growing field of competitive gaming and the science behind peak player performance. This program combines principles from kinesiology, psychology, nutrition, and coaching to help students understand how to support and enhance the physical and mental well-being of esports athletes. Ideal for those pursuing careers in esports coaching, team management, wellness, or performance analysis, the certificate provides practical, research-based skills tailored to the unique demands of the esports industry. Whether you're an aspiring professional in esports or simply passionate about gaming and human performance, this certificate gives you a competitive edge in a cutting-edge field.
Related Careers
The undergraduate certificate in Esport Performance and Management prepares students for a number of career opportunities in esports and gaming. A few examples include: tournament organizers, facility design, team managers, as well as athlete support staff.
How to Add this Certificate
Prospective students: Certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this certificate in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your academic advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
Skills you will gain by completing this undergraduate certificate are:
- Experience in event and facility planning, staffing, directing, and evaluating
- Fundamentals of leadership and ethics in the sporting world
- Hands-on experience while working directly with the eSports initiative on UK's campus
- Learning to work in the quickly growing esport industry
- Communicate effectively with audiences and individuals from different backgrounds and cultures
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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