Athletic Coaching, Certificate of Achievement
Athletic Coaching, Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Athletic Coaching is designed to prepare students to become certified coaches in the recreational and competitive athletics industry, and in the fitness and health-related fields. Students completing the certificate will be qualified to coach in recreation, club, interscholastic, intercollegiate, and professional athletic organizations, and in private business.
Additionally, students will be better prepared to work in fitness and health-related industries. Coursework focuses on coaching methodology, coaching diverse athlete populations, sports psychology, sports medicine, fitness and rehabilitation, and advanced skills knowledge.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| KIN V81 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN V82 | Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance | 3 |
| KIN V83 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KIN V87 | Sport in Society | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 12 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
List A: Select 1 course from the following: | ||
| KIN V80 | First Aid, Safety, AED, and CPR for the Professional | 3 |
| KIN V84 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 |
List B: Select 1 course from the following: | ||
| KIN V02 | Swimming I | 1 |
| KIN V10 | Aerobic and Strength Training | 1 |
| KIN V18 | Cardiovascular Fitness: Machine Training | 1 |
| KIN V26 | Weight Training and Conditioning: Free Weights | 1 |
| KIN V40A | Basketball I | 1 |
| KIN V44A | Tennis I | 1 |
| KIN V46A | Volleyball I | 1 |
| KIN V48A | Soccer I | 1 |
| Required Additional Units | 4 | |
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| Total Units for the Certificate | 16 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| KIN V81 | Fundamentals of Kinesiology | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| KIN V83 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KIN V10 | Aerobic and Strength Training | 1 |
| Units/Hours | 4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| KIN V82 | Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance | 3 |
| KIN V84 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| KIN V87 | Sport in Society | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 16 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify the multi-dimensional aspects of coaching in athletics, fitness and health related fields.
- Analyze multiple approaches to coaching methodology, sports psychology methodology and training techniques in kinesiology, sports and fitness.
- Explore transfer and career opportunities in kinesiology, athletics, fitness and health rehabilitation fields.