Academic Catalog

Athletic Coaching

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This certificate will prepare/educate the student for occupational coaching at various levels from youth to middle school into high school and even collegiate levels. Coaching theory and safe program design will be emphasized.  This certificate is designed for individuals wishing to become employed as an Athletic Coach in a recreational or educational setting.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Apply theoretical and scientific knowledge from the subdisciplines in kinesiology as it relates to the coaching industry.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of sport and exercise safety, injury prevention, and basic injury treatment.
  • Employ skills to work independently in the coaching industry with the ability to lead individuals and teams in athletic practice and competition and identify the business aspects of the coaching industry.

Program Requirements

Code Number Course Title Units
Required Core (3 units)
KIN 130Theory of Coaching3.0
List A (6 Units) - Choose 2 courses6.0
Community First Aid and CPR (3)
Community First Aid and CPR
Introduction to Athletic Training
Sports Psychology (3)
Programs and Principles of Conditioning (3)
List B (6 units) - Choose 2 - 3 courses6.0
Any course not taken from list A
Sport in Society (3)
Women in Sports (3)
Theory of Coaching Baseball (2)
Theory of Coaching Softball (2)
Theory of Track and Field (2)
Theory of Football (2)
Anatomical Movement Analysis (3)
Athletic Injury Taping, Bandaging and Immobilization (1)
Sport Management (3)
Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Wellness
Sport Class (1 Unit)1.0
ATH classes and Intermediate and advanced level PEX Sport classes may be substituted
Wheelchair Activities (1)
Adapted Team Sports (1)
Adapted Soccer (1)
Adapted Individual Sports (1)
Badminton, Beginning (1)
Basketball, Beginning (1)
Soccer, Beginning (1)
Swimming, Beginning (1)
Water Polo (1)
Tennis, Beginning (1)
Volleyball, Beginning (1)
Wrestling, Beginning (1)
Total Units16