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Sport & Fitness Psychology

The Sport & Fitness Psychology Certificate Program is being discontinued and is no longer accepting new students.

Current students will be supported through the completion of their coursework, with the program concluding at the end of Fall 2026.

Online Course Schedule

Please Note:听Classes are open for enrollment until the day before class begins.
Spring courses are posted in early October, Summer courses are posted in February, and Fall courses are posted in early March.

Spring 2026

Start听DateEnd听DateCRNDeptCourse TitleDaysHoursBldg/RmFeeInstructor
01/26/202603/27/202625260PSY 482 41Psychology of Coaching and Team-BuildingONLINEONLINEINT NET$954M Cartiglia
01/26/202605/15/202625196PSY 486 41Internship in Sport & Fit PsychONLINEONLINEINT NET$954M Cartiglia

听Summer 2026

Start听DateEnd听DateCRNDeptCourse TitleDaysHoursBldg/RmFeeInstructor
05/25/202607/24/202638512PSY 373 41Sport PsychologyONLINEONLINEINT NET$954M Cartiglia
06/01/202607/31/202638513PSY 481 41Applied Sport and Fitness PsychologyONLINEONLINEINT NET$954M Cartiglia
05/04/202608/14/202638514PSY 486 41Internship in Sport & Fit PsychONLINEONLINEINT NET$954M Cartiglia

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Fall 2025 (For Reference Only)

Note: Sport & Fitness Psychology course fees are $318/unit as of the Fall 2025 term.

Start听DateEnd听DateCRNDeptCourse TitleDaysHoursBldg/RmFeeInstructor
08/25/202510/24/202544199PSY 482 41Psychology of Coaching and Team-BuildingONLINEONLINEINT NET$954M Cartiglia
08/25/202510/24/202544200PSY 483 41Contemporary Issues in Sport & Fitness PsychologyONLINEONLINEINT NET$954M Cartiglia
08/26/202512/15/202544201PSY 486 41Internship in Sport & Fit PsychONLINEONLINEINT NET$954M Cartiglia

* Schedule and costs subject to change at any time; consult with instructor for specific date details | Updated 3/26/2026

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Course Descriptions

The Sport and Fitness Psychology Certificate Program consists of 5 courses of 3 units each (see CSUDH Catalog).

The five courses are:

PSY 480/373 | Sport Psychology | 3.0 Units (Syllabus)听Summer Only

An in-depth analysis and application of psychological principles and research in motivation, psychophysiology, personality, cognition, and emotion in sport settings.

PSY 481 | Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology | 3.0 Units (Syllabus)

Scientific research results in the field of psychology are used to illustrate how participation in sports and physical activity can facilitate psychological development and physical well-being.

PSY 482 | Psychology of Coaching and Team-Building | 3.0 Units (Syllabus)

Group processes, team-building techniques, leadership skills, and interpersonal communication skills will be applied to the enhancement of team sports performance and individual well-being.

PSY 483 | Contemporary Issues in Sport and Fitness Psychology | 3.0 Units听(Syllabus)

Psychological theories will be applied to the identification and treatment of problems people who participate in sports may have as well as applied to the promotion of mental health.

PSY 486S | Internship in Sport and Fitness Psychology | 3.0 Units (Syllabus)

Prerequisites: PSY 480 or PSY 373, PSY 481, PSY 482, PSY 483
Supervised application of psychological principles applied to sports and fitness to promote performance and optimal well-being. There are four prerequisite courses (PSY 480 or PSY 373, PSY 481, PSY 482, PSY 483) that must be completed before registering for PSY 486S, Internship in Sport and Fitness Psychology. One of the four prerequisite courses sometimes can be taken concurrently with PSY 486S.

Also, please notify the instructor of PSY 486S (mcartiglia@csudh.edu) one semester before intending to register for this course so he can approve an internship site and supervisor for you plus you will need this instructor鈥檚 consent before registering for PSY 486S.
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Online Access

听Note: This program utilizes Canvas LMS. Be sure to get your password and instructions on how to access MyCSUDH when you register.

Course materials and handouts can be accessed by logging into for 糖心logo入口. Login credentials are sent with the registration confirmation after the student鈥檚 initial course enrollment at CSUDH. View the Canvas Login Information to get started.

For questions regarding technical issues, please contact the CSUDH IT Helpdesk at 310.243.2500 and/or

A Note About CCPE Academic Terms

The term for a particular class is based on when the class ends, not when it begins. For example, a course beginning in April and ending in July is a summer class, and you will find it in the summer schedule. Please check the current term plus the next term to determine all of your schedule options.

The Sport & Fitness Psychology Certificate Program is being discontinued and is no longer accepting new students.

Current students will be supported through the completion of their coursework, with the program concluding at the end of Fall 2026.

听Information & Registration

When you're ready to register for courses, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1).听

The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins; please check the Course Schedule for the program to ensure that you can enroll on time.

Have other questions?
Check this program's FAQs (if provided), or simply call: 310-243-2075, email: learn@csudh.edu, or use our LiveChat 鈫� to ask questions or leave a detailed message regarding this program.

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