The Coaching Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as a coach in the sport/athletic career field. The curriculum has been designed to equip the student with the background, both theoretical and practical, to pursue a job as a coach. Courses in the theory of coaching, nutrition, sports psychology, first aid, and athletic training will prepare the student for responsibilities in the field of coaching. The intent of this program is to prepare students, so they may pursue a job or career in coaching and after its completion, students will be prepared for immediate entry-level employment in the field of coaching.
We anticipate 5 or more-annual completers beginning December 2022
The Coaching Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as a coach in the sport/athletic career field or to facilitate transfer in the athletic coaching discipline. The curriculum has been designed to equip the student with the background, both theoretical and practical, to pursue a job as a coach. Courses in the theory of coaching, nutrition, sports psychology, first aid, and athletic training will prepare the student for responsibilities in the field of coaching or to facilitate transfer in the athletic coaching discipline. The intent of this program is to prepare students, so they may pursue a job or career in coaching and after its completion, students will be prepared for immediate entry-level employment in the field of coaching.
Required Courses
KIN 102 First Aid, AED, and CPR 3.0
KIN 108 Ethics, Inclusion and Equity in Coaching 3.0
KIN 104 Psychology of Physical Performance 3.0
KIN 208 Theory of Coaching 3.0
HLTH 202 Nutrition for Fitness 3.0
Choose one Athletic Training course: (3 units)
KIN 141Athletic Training I 3.0
OR
KIN 142 (same as ALDH 142) Athletic Training II 3.0
OR
ALDH 141 (same as KIN 141) Athletic Training I 3.0
OR
ALDH 142 (same as KIN 142) Athletic Training II 3.0
OR
Choose one weight room course: (1 unit)
KIN 162 Weight Training I 1.0
OR
KIN 163 Weight Lifting II 1.0
OR
KIN 164 Aerobic Weight Training 1.0
Total: 19.0 Units
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Diann Thursby · 08/09/21
Received regional recommendation at 8-9-2021 IEDRC Deans Meeting.