Athletic Coaching Certificate

This certificate is recommended for students majoring in disciplines such as exercise science, health and physical education, athletic training, and education and for students who have a personal interest in coaching as a profession. It provides students with the necessary skills to work in the athletic coaching industry. Students will have a chance to earn a variety of certifications, including ASEP Coaching Certification, Certified Disability Sport Specialist, Certified Special Olympics Coach.

Required Courses: 17

KINS 175 - Prevention and Care of Injuries to the Physically Active Credits: 2
HLPE 209 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3 (1)
SPMT 333 - Psychology of Coaching Credits: 3 (1)
HLPE 335 - Athletic Coaching Credits: 3 (1)
KINS 437 - Coaching Disability Sport Credits: 3 (1)
HLPE 493 - Internship Credits: 1-12

Controlled Elective: 3

One course from the following:

KINS 221 - Human Structure and Function Credits: 3
HLPE 356 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Physical Education Credits: 3 (1)
SPMT 292 - Introduction to Sport Management Credits: 3 (1)

Total Certificate Requirements: 20

(1) Courses have been designed as distance education courses.