The Undergraduate Certificate in Esport Athlete Performance and Management requires 15 credit hours as follows:
Undergraduate Certificate: Esport Athlete Performance and Management
What can you do with this certificate?
The Undergraduate Certificate in Esport Performance and Management prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in the esports and gaming industry, including roles as tournament organizers, facility designers, team managers, and athlete support staff. Through this certificate, you will gain valuable skills such as event and facility planning, staffing, directing, and evaluation, as well as a strong foundation in leadership and ethics within the sports world. You’ll also gain hands-on experience working directly with the eSports initiative on UK's campus, learning how to navigate the rapidly growing esports industry, and develop effective communication skills to engage with diverse audiences and individuals.
Program Details
Delivery Method: On Campus, In-Person
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
- KHP 322: Sport Facility and Event Management (3)
- KHP 351: Fitness & Nutrition for ESports and EGaming
- KHP 473: Management of Sport (3)
- KPH 475: Sport Leadership & Ethics (3)
Guided Electives (choose 3 credit hours from the following)
- EDS 543: Digital Game-Based Learning (3)
- AAS 332: Video Game Design (3)
- MAS 435: The History of Video Games and the Industry (3)
How to Apply
Incoming Students: Minors and certificates can be declared once you are an enrolled student at the University.
Current students: To add a minor or certificate, follow these instructions:
- Log on to your myUKGPS
- Under “My Program of Study” on the right side of the page, click the link “Request a major/minor/certificate change”.
- This will allow you to add, change, or remove any major or minor.
If you have questions, please contact your academic advisor.
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