Sports Coaching

This degree or certificate provides students a foundation in evidence-based coaching theories and effective practices to prepare students to become sports coaches for community or competitive sports. Communication techniques, sports-skills development and ethical standards are emphasized, along with considerations for coaching a diverse population of athletes across all ages, racial backgrounds, competition levels and abilities. Students should be able to perform moderate physical activity and communicate verbally in English before starting this program, and are encouraged to practice their focus sport(s) through PE sports classes or intercollegiate sports competition prior to and/or during the program. Students must complete all required core courses for a total of 22-25 units. Program Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this program students will be able to evaluate, compare and examine skill development, different types of tactics and strategies, coaching philosophies, leadership styles, and practice organization to enhance the growth of student athletes. Develop and examine the value of effective communication with administration, parents, officials and student athletes to facilitate positive social growth. Recognize ethical and social responsibilities in the area of coaching and how to work through ethical dilemmas in sports.

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	Required Core Courses
	HLTH 101	First Aid	1
	KIN 157	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
	KIN 167	Weight Training and Conditioning I	1.5
KIN 167 or equivalent	KIN 168	Weight Training and Conditioning II	1.5
	KIN 170	Sports Coaching Theory	3
	PSYCH 170	Sports Psychology	3
	Select one of the following
	KIN 171 or KIN 151 or KIN 158	Small Sports Teams Theory or Applied Exercise Science or Fitness Training for Special Population	2 or 4 or 4
	Select one of the following
	HLTH 128	Nutrition for Physical Fitness and Disease Prevention	3
	NUTR 125	Elements of Nutrition	3
	Select one of the following
	ETH S 110	Contemporary Ethnic Women	3
	ETH S 121	Ethnic Racial Minorities	3
ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent or placement is based on academic background	ENGL 101	Introduction to College Reading and Composition	4
	Select one of the following
	PE 140	Badminton I	1
	PE 150	Basketball I	1
	PE 202	Golf I	1
	PE 210	Flag Football I	1
	PE 217	Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitse	1
	PE 220	Kickboxing I	1
	PE 238	Soccer I	1
	PE 256	Pickleball I	1
	PE 261	Tennis I	1
	PE 274	Volleyball I	1
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		22-25

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2021	GCC CATALOG 2021-2022
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.