Athletic Coach Certificate

Division: Kinesiology

PROGRAM CODE: 1C07830
Financial Aid Eligible

The Athletic Coach Certificate: Primary emphasis is to prepare the student for occupational coaching at various levels. Course work in KIN 235 C may be waived with current Red Cross cards in First Aid and CPR at the discretion of the division. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 16 units.

Required Courses (9 units):
KIN 235 CFirst Aid, CPR and Emergencies (formerly PE 235 C)3
or KIN 236 C Athletic Injuries-Prevention and Care (formerly PE 236 C)
KIN 272 CStrength and Conditioning3
KIN 295 CKinesiology - Internship Seminar3
Elective Courses (7 units):7
Activity Courses: KIN 100 - KIN 201 (1 units)
Introduction to Kinesiology (formerly PE 252 C)3
Sports Officiating (formerly PE 240 C)3
Theory of Coaching Basketball (formerly PE 266 C)3
Theory of Coaching Baseball (formerly PE 267 C)3
Theory of Coaching Aquatics3
Theory of Coaching Soccer3
Sports Management (formerly PE 247 C)3
Psychology of Sport3
Sport and United States Society (formerly PE 250 C)3
Exercise Physiology3
Exercise Testing and Prescription3
Nutrition and World Food Issue3
Interpersonal Neurobiology and the Mind-Body Connection3
Whole Systems Integrative Health3
Total Units16

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

OUTCOME 1: Acquire workforce preparation skills, including game and practice planning, to become an athletic coach.


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