• Description of Program
• Admission
• Certificate Requirements
• Special Opportunities
• Careers

Description of Program

Students earning the 24 credit hour Undergraduate Certificate in Martial Arts demonstrate the motivation, discipline, and expertise to exceed the normal standards of martial arts training and teaching. The Kinesiology Martial Arts Certificate program incorporates key foundation courses into the martial arts curriculum, such as Structural Kinesiology, Current Concepts and Applications in Physical Fitness, and Introduction to Sport Management. In addition the student is guided to selected elective courses in the areas of sport management and physical fitness. Each student chooses to specialize in one of four areas of martial arts: Hapkido,Taekwondo, T'ai Chi Ch'uan or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and must attain black belt proficiency or the equivalent in at least one of the martial arts.

Admission

Most students pursue the Certificate in Martial Arts while completing a baccalaureate degree. However, it is possible to apply for admission to this certificate program as the sole academic objective. Students interested only in earning this certificate may apply online for undergraduate admission to Indiana University at admissions.indiana.edu.

Indiana University students wishing to add this certificate their existing academic objective must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for certificate program admission. All students interested in applying for admission to the Certificate in Martial Arts program should contact the director of the certificate program to become admitted. 

Patrick Kelly
Director, Martial Arts
Department of Kinesiology
School of Public Health-Bloomington
SPH 296 A
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN  47405-7109
812-855-4143
pkelly@indiana.edu

Students will be notified of the admission decision by Mr. Kelly.

Certificate Requirements

Students pursuing this certificate program must complete the 24 credit hours prescribed below with a minimum grade of C or higher in courses used to satisfy the requirements of this certificate. Students must also have an overall IU cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 to earn this certificate. The Pass/Fail option is not permitted for any certificate courses.

A grade of "C" or higher must be achieved in all courses.

Required Core (14 cr.):
Complete each of the following courses:

• SPH-I 119 Personal Fitness (3 cr.)
• SPH-I 145 Introduction to the Martial Arts (2 cr.)
• SPH-K 205 Structural Kinesiology (3 cr.) +N&M
• SPH-K 485 Practicum in Physical Education and Athletics (3 cr.)
• SPH-M 211 Introduction to Sport Management (3 cr.)

Specialization (5 cr.):
Complete one of the 5-credit groups below:

• SPH-I 147  Hapkido (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 247 Intermediate Hapkido (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 347 Advanced Hapkido (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 447 Advanced Hapkido II (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 445 Independent Study in the Martial Arts (1 cr.)

• SPH-I 150 Tae Kwon Do (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 250 Tae Kwon Do-Intermediate (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 350 Advanced Tae Kwon Do (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 450 Advanced Tae Kwon Do II (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 445 Independent Study in the Martial Arts (1 cr.)

• SPH-I 148 T'ai Chi Ch'uan (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 248 Intermediate T'ai Chi Ch'uan (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 348 T'ui Shou (Push Hands) (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 448 T'ai Chi Ch'uan Sword (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 445 Independent Study in the Martial Arts (1 cr.)

• SPH-I 140 Beginning Brazilian Ju-jitsu (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 240 Intermediate Brazilian Ju-jitsu (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 340 Advanced Brazilian Ju-jitsu (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 100 Advanced Brazilian Ju-jitsu II (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 445 Independent Study in the Martial Arts (1 cr.)

Note: Among the requirements for completion of SPH-I 445 or I 100 Independent Study in the Martial Arts is evidence of the following: black belt or equivalent; training in CPR, first aid, or athletic training emergency care.

Additional Area I (1 cr.):
Complete 1 credit hour from the following courses in an area different from your specialization

• SPH-I 140 Brazilian Jujitsu (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 143 Modern Arnis (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 147 Hapkido (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 148 T'ai Chi Ch'uan (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 149 Judo (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 150 Tae Kwon Do (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 151 Self Defense (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 152 Japanese Jujitsu (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 153 Aikido (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 157 Escrima (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 158 Shotokan Karate (1 cr.)

Additional Area II (1 cr.):
Complete 1 credit hour from the following courses:

• SPH-I 100 Techniques of Stress Reduction (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 144 Chi Gong (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 190 Yoga I (1 cr.)
• SPH-I 146 Jeet Kune Do (1 cr.)

Martial Arts Certificate Electives (3 cr.):
Complete any 3 additional credit hours from the following lists of courses:
Consult with Patrick Kelly when selecting courses.

• SPH-K 217 Methods of Group Exercise Instruct (P: K216) (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 218 Methods of Personal Fitness Instruct (P: K216) (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 280 Principles of Athletic Training and Emergency Care (2 cr.)
• SPH-K 316 Theories of Advanced Conditioning (2 cr.)
• SPH-K 317 Theory and Practice of Resistance Training (2 cr.)
• SPH-K 326 Lifeguard Training & Water Safety (2 cr.)
• SPH-K 416 Fitness Management (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 417 Physical Activity and Disease (3 cr.) (P: P409)
• SPH-K 419 Fitness Testing and Interpretation (3 cr.) (P: K 409)
• SPH-K 420 Exercise Leadership for Special Populations (3 cr.) (P: K 409, K 419)
• SPH-K 450 Special Topics in Kinesiology (1-3 cr.)
• SPH-K 492 Research in Kinesiology (1-3 cr.) #
• SPH-K 496 Lab Assisting or Field Experience in Kinesiology (3 cr.) #

Management:

• SPH-A 483 Principles of Sports Officiating (1 cr.)
• SPH-K 427 Admini, Maint, and Cnstrctn of Aquatic Facilities (3 cr.)
• SPH-M 318 Management of the Sport Enterprise (3 cr.)  #
• SPH-M 411 Legal Issues in Sport (3 cr.) (Recommended) (P: BUS-L 201)
• SPH-M 415 Sport Promotions & Public Relations (3 cr.)  #
• SPH-M 418 Sport Marketing (3 cr.) (Recommended) (P: BUS-M 300) #
• SPH-R 230 Recreational Sports Programming (3 cr.)

Science:

• SPH-K 385 Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity (1-2 cr.)  #
• SPH-K 391 Biomechanics (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 398 Adapted Physical Activity (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 409 Basic Exercise Physiology (3 cr.)  (P: PHSL-P 215)
• SPH-K 450 Special Topics in Kinesiology (1-3 cr.)
• SPH-K 452 Motor Learning (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 490 Motor Development and Learning (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 492 Research in Kinesiology (1-3 cr.)  #
• SPH-K 497 Internship to Exercise Science (3 cr.)  #

Socio/Psychology:

• SPH-K 405 Introduction to Sport Psychology (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 450 Special Topics in Kinesiology (1-3 cr.)
• SPH-K 492 Research in Kinesiology (1-3 cr.) #
• SPH-M 333 Sport in America: Historical Perspectives (3 cr.)
• SPH-M 382 Sport in American Society

Special Opportunities

We offer students the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical aspects of the martial arts while providing a service to the public/community through internships with Indiana University, local independently owned businesses, clubs, local schools, and care centers. Our students have access to several newly upgraded training sites within the SPH building and the SRSC through credit hour instruction and Club Sports programs.

Careers

Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in physical education, recreation, sport management, law enforcement, performing arts, philosophy, social sciences, and psychology can all derive necessary skills and a solid, well-rounded education from this multidimensional program. Students who complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Martial Arts will have certification in the martial arts to teach professionally in community settings, including private clubs, fitness centers, YMCAs, and pursue stunt/action performance work in the entertainment industry.