THE SPORTS COACHING AS DEGREE is designed to help students become assistant and/or head coaches for sports teams of many kinds; recreational, youth/adult league, club, Jr. Varsity, Varsity, Intercollegiate, Intramural or Special Olympics. Students learn foundations in theories of motor learning and skill development, coaching techniques for individuals and teams, theories and organization of practice, conditioning and competition, ethical standards, administrative roles and healthy communication practices with athletes, administrators and parents. Students have the option to focus on their choice of sports offered at GCC including intercollegiate athletics courses.