What can you do with this certificate?
This certificate will prepare you for an entry-level coaching position and will help students who need a credential verifying coaching experience as either a head or an assistant coach.
What will you learn in this program?
The classes in this program will equip you with the necessary knowledge to be an athletic coach.
What kinds of classes can you look forward to in this program?
Sports Injury Management
In this course you will learn various principles and techniques that will aid in preventing, treating, and rehabilitating sports related injuries. Some of the principles and techniques taught include recognition of sports injuries, therapeutic methods, mechanisms of sports injuries, and taping and wrapping techniques.
Sports Psychology
You will learn the basics of applied sports and adolescent psychology. This course will also include imagery, stress management, and attentional skills development for performance enhancement.
Fitness Nutrition
This class discusses the basics of human nutrition and their relationship to the nutrition requirements of the athlete. There will be a special emphasis on food fads and fallacies associated with the food practices of athletes.
How long will it take you to complete this certificate?
Taking classes full-time, you can complete this 18-credit certificate in one or two semesters.
What classes do you need to take to fulfill the certificate requirements?
For a current checklist of the courses required for this program, click the link in the top-right corner of this page or contact a counselor by calling the Counseling Office at 344-7624. A counselor is available to meet with you about your educational goals.
Who can you call to find out more information about the program?
For more information about this certificate or its requirements, please call the Human Services Division at (928) 344-7559.
Athletic Coaching