Athletic Coaching, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• PEC 110 - Coaching Ethics, Tech & Theory Credits: 1
• PEC 115 - Athletic Dev and Human Growth Credits: 1

Semester 2

• PEC 122 - Intro Anat & Phys for Coaching Credits: 1
• PET 110 - Intro to Athletic Training Credits: 2

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 5

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program: $1,090-$1,290 **

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Coach a variety of players in athletics.
• Develop and design practice schedules and game day play.
• Coach in a variety of different settings.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Demonstrate proper warm-up and cool-down activities for athletes.
• Develop a practice schedule and season plan for athletes.
• Work independently and with little supervision.
• Demonstrate patience while working with athletes.
• Work under pressure and be a positive role model.
• Good communication skills while working with athletes with varied abilities.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• You may be working with all kinds of ages and abilities.
• Could be working nights and weekends.

Program Competencies

1. Understand basic anatomy and physiology of individuals.
2. Describe the ethical and professional responsibility of an athletic coach.
3. Identify the athletic development of individuals involved in athletics.
4. Examine basic injuries of an athlete.

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