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Submitter's Information

Name

Patrick Backes

Title

Articulation Officer and Curriculum Analyst

Region

South Central Coast

College

College of the Canyons

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Harriet Happel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Coaching COA

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Coaching (083560)

Projected Start Date

01/04/27

Catalog Description

The Coaching certificate provides students the education and preparation to be a more competitive candidate for coaching positions and more effective for those who work as a coach, regardless of which sport or level. The curriculum that makes us the certificate is evidence-based and focuses on proper strength and conditioning techniques, health and safety, and mental health performance.                            

Enrollment Completer Projections

Projected number of certificate completers year 1: 15          

Projected number of certificate completers year 2: 15

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The student learning outcome for the Coaching Certificate of Achievement is: Apply evidence-based strategies in strength and conditioning, safety protocols, and mental performance to effectively lead and develop athletes across diverse sports and competitive levels.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

20/20

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Coaching, students must complete 20 units of certificate requirements.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
KPET-120Emergency Procedures           2Y1
KPET-201Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning                        
3Y1
KPET-202Mental Skills for Sport Performance                        
3Y1
KPET-210Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
3Y1
OR


KPET-217                Sports Management                
3Y1
KPET-220Principles of Coaching Sport       3Y1
Plus 3 units from the following:
3
KPET-103Theory and Analysis of Baseball 3Y1
KPET-104Theory and Analysis of Football 3Y1
KPET-105Theory and Analysis of Cross Country                       3Y1
KPET-106Theory and Analysis of Track and Field                        
3Y1
KPET-107Theory and Analysis of Basketball                        
3

Y1
KPET-108Theory and Analysis of Soccer    3Y1
KPET-109Theory and Analysis of Softball   3Y1
Plus 3 units from the following:


Any KPEA or KPEI course(s)
3Y1




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Submission Details

Published at

07/02/26 - 02:52 PM

Status

Under Review

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