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Online Certificate in Sport Impact

Both athletes and non-athletes can combine an existing interest or experience in sport with academic credit and career-ready skills that translate across a variety of workplace, community and leadership fields.

The Certificate in Sport Impact is available to students taking classes 100% online or a combination of online and in person.

Certificate Details

How to Apply

Acceptance into the sport impact certificate is dependent upon admittance to Boise State University. There are no program-specific application costs or additional fees.

If you are a current Boise State student and would like to add the certificate to your degree, work with your advisor.

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Classes and Scheduling

The sport impact certificate includes two required courses, one elective credit and three credits from work-integrated learning and readings, totaling 12 credits.

Review the following table for details on the sport impact certificate options and required courses.

Course Type Course Credits
Required Course SPORTIM 350 Beyond the Game: AI, Expression, and Athlete Identity 3
Required Course SPORTIM 351 Sport Entrepreneurship and Community Impact: Building for Change Through Play 3
Elective Course Take at least 3 credits from the following:
EDTECH 260 Esports Operations and Management (3)
SIC 301 Sport, Culture and Society (3)
TEAM 303 Teamwork in the Digital Age (3)
WRITE 185 Name, Image and Likeness (3)
3
Elective Course Take at least 3 credits from the following:
IPS 391 Work-Integrated Learning (1)
IPS 392 Readings (1)
3

Course Descriptions

Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. IPS 310). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

Costs

The sport impact certificate is available to students who are taking classes 100% online and a combination of online and in person. Students who take classes 100% online pay $395 per credit during the 2026-27 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May.

Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, books, webcam, headphones with a mic and internet access — all of which are required for the online program.

Authorization

Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.

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