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Dec 04, 2024
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2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
Athletic Coaching Certificate
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The Athletic Coaching Certificate fulfills course work required to obtain the Arizona Department of Education Standard Athletic Coaching Certificate grades 7 - 12. The course work also provides continuing education opportunities for current coaching professionals and are ideal courses for transfer students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in a similar area of study. The program emphasis is on athlete-centered coaching theories, methods of communication, strategies for motivation, injury prevention and first aid, and anatomy and physiology applied to exercise and sport instruction.
Credit Hours Required: 17
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Program Requirements
Note: The following courses with the EXW prefix were previously listed under PHE.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Athletic Coaching Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the benefits of an athlete centered coaching philosophy, including coaching objectives and communication style.
- Discuss methods of teaching physical, mental, technical and tactical skills training, including strategies for team management.
- Use assertive communication techniques and strategies for motivating various age groups and skill levels.
- Apply strategies for injury prevention and recognize exercise and sport related injuries and illnesses.
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