Sports Coaching, Undergraduate Certificate

Students completing this certificate will learn to effectively organize and administer sports teams. recognizing and addressing issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for athletes and participants of all backgrounds and they will learn to design and implement coaching strategies and methods that enhance athlete performance and skill development across a variety of sports and skill levels. Certificate holders will be proficient in administering first aid and CPR in sports-related emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes and participants; they learn to analyze and solve coaching challenges and dilemmas, demonstrate sound decision-making skills in real-world coaching scenarios and will learn to communicate clearly and effectively with athletes, parents, and other stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and facilitating athlete development. 

While one or more courses for this certificate may count in the Sport Management, Exercise Physiology or Physical Education majors,  this certificate is open to all with an interest in sports coaching. The certificate can be completed within a student’s first two years and may also be taken by non-matriculated students who desire to gain additional knowledge and experience related to this subsection of the sport industry.

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