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Submitter's Information

Name

Carl Dean

Title

Professor - Department Chair

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

Bakersfield College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

John Bolton

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Coaching Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Coaching (083560)

Projected Start Date

06/03/24

Catalog Description

This certification for athletic coaching provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to prepare them to move into the professional area of athletic coaching and advanced career opportunities.  Students will explore the professional aspects of coaching theory, sports psychology, conditioning program development, leadership, and CPR/First Aid.  The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment coaching in a variety of youth athletics and recreational programs, including schools, recreation programs, club athletic programs, and more.

1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze the numerous roles, responsibilities, coaching styles, and philosophies.

2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to evaluate and develop a risk management plan for equipment, athletes, supervision, facilities, and additional areas that are specific to the sport.

3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to create a career plan matched to their skills, aptitudes, and professional requirements.

4.  Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to design a year-round training program specific to the sport.

5. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to explore ethical issues related to coaching at the youth, intercollegiate, and professional levels.

Enrollment Completer Projections

We anticipate 25 students to enroll in this program annually, with approximately 15 completions per year. 

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

This certification for athletic coaching provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to prepare them to move into the professional area of athletic coaching and advanced career opportunities.  Students will explore the professional aspects of coaching theory, sports psychology, conditioning program development, leadership, and CPR/First Aid.  The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment coaching in a variety of youth athletics and recreational programs, including schools, recreation programs, club athletic programs, and more.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Students must complete a total of 18 units of coursework consisting of 15 units of required core courses and 3 units selected from a list of restricted elective courses.  

A grade of 'C' or better in all courses is required to meet course outcome goal. 

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)

Required Core Courses

KINS B1AIntroduction to Kinesiology3Y1
KINS B2AFirst Aid and CPR3Y1
KINS B6Introduction to Sport in Society3Y1
KINS B5APrinciples and Theories of Athletic Coaching3Y2
KINS B42
Leadership in Sport3Y2

Subtotal of Core Courses15

Restricted Elective Courses (3 Units) 

KINS B4APrinciples of Physical Fitness and Conditioning3Y2
KINS B4BBPrinciples of Basketball3Y2
KINS B4BSPrinciples of Baseball and Softball
3Y2
KINS B4ES
Principles of E-Sports
3Y2
KINS B4FB
Principles of Football
3Y2
KINS B4G
Principles of Golf
3Y2
KINS B4S
Principles of Soccer
3Y2
KINS B4T
Principles of Tennis
3Y2
KINS B4TF
Principles of Track and Field
3Y2
KINS B4VB
Principles of Volleyball
3Y2
KINS B4W
Principles of Wrestling
3Y2

Subtotal of
Elective Units 
3

Total of
Required Units
18

Supporting Documents

Central/Mother Lode Regional Questions

Submission Details

Published at

10/20/23 - 11:43 AM

Status

Recommended

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Please list the reason(s) for returning "Coaching Certificate of Achievement". to Carl Dean's drafts. This message will be sent to cdean@bakersfieldcollege.edu

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