Program Overview

Youth Physical Wellness Programs

Certificate Overview

The Certificate in Youth Physical Wellness Programming is offered at Indiana University Indianapolis by the School of Health & Human Sciences. This certificate from the Department of Kinesiology prepares students to design programs that address obesity and lack of physical activity in children.

Program Details

• The curriculum includes building skills for teaching preschool and elementary-aged children, as well as children with special needs.
• Students will take away best practices for youth physical-wellness programming, including how to address childhood obesity and lack of physical activity.
• The program also covers the principles of childhood nutrition, healthy menu planning, and food programs.

Career Opportunities

Students will be prepared to work in unattached school-time settings, such as day and summer camps, and have opportunities to practice what they learn in these environments.

Curriculum

The program includes required courses that focus on youth physical wellness programming, teaching methods, and childhood nutrition.

Academic Pathway

The academic pathway for this program is designed to help students complete the degree on time.

Admissions

The admission steps for this program are outlined, providing a clear guide for prospective students.