The Center for Professional Studies and Continuing Education (CPSCE)
At the United States Sports University, we understand the demands of modern life. That’s why we offer flexible courses designed to fit your busy schedule. You deserve an education that advances your career, teaches you new skills, and challenges you to grow. Our Center for Professional Studies and Continuing Education (CPSCE) is here to provide that opportunity.
About CPSCE
In addition to its world-renowned degree programs, the University’s Center for Professional Studies and Continuing Education has developed an extensive array of post-secondary, non-degree courses and programs. These offerings meet the professional development needs of individuals working in the sports industry, keeping them up-to-date on the latest practices in their profession. The CPSCE’s Continuing Education programs have also helped people worldwide secure educational credentials for employment in the sports, health, and fitness industries.
The University’s Continuing Education courses are largely drawn from the institution’s degree programs, ensuring well-developed course objectives and desired student learning outcomes (SLOs). Students enrolling online in these courses enjoy the same flexibility and convenience as the University’s degree-seeking students, with rolling registration and asynchronous course delivery. This approach allows students to study on their schedule, not the institution’s.
Continuing Education programs offer a hierarchical approach to professional development. Students may enroll in individual courses, combine three courses into a sport certification, six courses into another certification, or ten courses plus an internship into a sport diploma. Students can satisfy one level of study and use that work to progress to the next level in the educational hierarchy.
Continuing Education Options at USSA
Individual Courses
Acquire valuable knowledge in a variety of athletic and sports related fields with the freedom to pick individual courses that best fit your needs. The University’s specialized, specific individual continuing education courses allow students to meet personal and professional development goals in multiple, high demand athletic fields.
Certificates
Enhance your professional expertise and propel your athletic career forward by completing one of the University’s Sports Certificate programs. Students who earn these certificates distinguish themselves from their peers by deepening their knowledge in highly competitive sports disciplines. Program curricula are designed by faculty with real-world experience in sports and athletics.
Experience the convenience of taking a certificate program online, allowing you to complete coursework on your schedule.
We offer the following certificate programs:
Sports Management
Sports management certificate courses are designed to help students become specialists in the business side of sport.
Courses available in this program include:
- CEM542 – Sport Business and Human Resource Management
- CEM543 – Sports Administration
- CEM544 – Sports Marketing
- CEM583 – Sports Facilities and Event Management
- CEM551 – Sports Public Relations
Sports Coaching
In our sports coaching certificate courses, students learn to enhance athletic performance by developing a deeper understanding of coaching.
Courses available in this program include:
- CEB571 – Sports Coaching Methodology
- CEB568 – Sports Psychology
- CED556 – Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancing Substances
- CER525 – Sports Strength and Conditioning
- CEM543 – Sports Administration
Partners
USSA has strategically partnered with leading industry professionals to provide a variety of professional development options. Whether you need CEUs for attending a partner’s conference, or are looking for options to earn CEUs for re-licensing, the University has a range of programs and partnerships designed to fit the needs of every level of athletic professional.
Questions?
Center for Professional Studies and Continuing Education:
[email protected]
800-223-2668
Madison Dempsey
Director of Continuing Education
[email protected]
1-800-223-2668 ex. 7139

