Skill Award in Coaching

This skill award provides students with a coaching foundation. An emphasis is placed on different aspects of coaching including philosophies and techniques, first aid, injury care and prevention, and history of sport.

 
 
Required courses:
KIN 169Introduction to Coaching3
KIN 177First-Aid Responding To Emergencies3
KIN 181Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
KIN 182Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries3
Select one (1) of the following:
KIN 163
Sports Officiating3
KIN 164
Functional Anatomy3
KIN 165
Introduction to Recreation, Individual, and Team Sports3
KIN 167
Women in Sport3
KIN 185
Softball Theory2
KIN 186
Baseball Theory2
KIN 188
Basketball Theory2
KIN 192
Aquatic Theory and Techniques2
Total Units14-15

Skill Award Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Coaching Skill Award will:
  1. Display basic proficiency in First Aid/CPR or care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  2. Demonstrate a functional knowledge of sport coaching techniques and philosophy.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of health related fitness components.

1-Term Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall Term 1Units
KIN 165
or KIN 167
or KIN 185
or KIN 186
or KIN 188
or KIN 192
 Introduction to Recreation, Individual, and Team Sports
or Women in Sport
or Softball Theory
or Baseball Theory
or Basketball Theory
or Aquatic Theory and Techniques
 2-3
KIN 169 Introduction to Coaching 3
KIN 177 First-Aid Responding To Emergencies 3
KIN 181 Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
KIN 182 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
 Units14-15
 Total Units14-15

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.