An education program that turns you into a certified Pocari Sweat Heat & Hydration Leader — equipped with the science and knowledge to help your community.
Each module builds knowledge, practical skills, and a sense of responsibility — culminating in a community project you design and implement.
Pocari Sweat was built on science: formulated in 1980 to match human body fluids for optimal hydration. That same evidence-first mission drives this program. As a Pocari Sweat Heat & Hydration Leader, you carry both the knowledge and the credibility to change behavior at a community level.
Awarded upon successful completion of all six modules, final project submission, and presentation to community partners.
In heathcare costs - each summer, heat is responsible for an estimated 235,000 ER visits. (CAP)
Average annual deaths between 2015-2024 in the United States - more than floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and lightning combined. (NWS)
Ounces of plain water that U.S. adults drink on average daily — well below the ~125 oz recommended for men and ~91 oz for women. (CDC)
A part-time cohort built around your schedule — real deliverables, real science, real community impact.
Info Session Optional
Second opportunity to attend before the application deadline
Applications Due
Submit by 11:59 PM PST — decisions shared on a rolling basis
Program Kickoff Session
Meet your cohort, instructors, and Pocari Sweat partners — and launch into Week 1
Six-Week Program 1 module / week
Each week covers a new module with an assignment due at the end of the week
Final Presentations
Present your community project and earn your official Pocari Sweat Heat & Hydration Leader certification
Tell us about yourself. We accept students throughout California.
