2008-2009 Catalog Requirements
Associate in Science Degree
Certificate of Achievement
Associate in Science Degree - Coaching
The associate in science degree in physical education: coaching (sport specific) is designed for students who are interested in obtaining a a job as an athletic coach. The associate in science degree is appropriate for those students who wish to become a youth or secondary school coach. Specific sport options offered include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball and water polo. Students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions must consult with program faculty and college counselors to insure that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions are met. Possible programs at the baccalaureate level include study toward a teaching credential to become a secondary school teach/coach or other degree preparing the student to become a college coach.
To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however the units are only counted once.
Required courses |
Units |
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General Education Requirements |
26-38 |
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Major Requirements |
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HSCI 230 |
Advanced First Aid and CPR |
3 |
PETHE 259 |
Sports and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
PETHE 281 |
Principles of Optimizing Human Performance |
3 |
PETHE 282 |
Exercise Techniques and Physical Fitness Testing |
1 |
PETHE 284 |
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
Plus at least 3 units from: |
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NUTRI 120 |
Sports Nutrition: Fueling the Athlete |
3 |
NUTRI 160 |
Nutrition: Science and Applications |
3 |
Plus at least 3 units from: |
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PETHE 262 |
Theory of Coaching Basketball |
3 |
PETHE 263 |
Theory of Coaching Cross Country |
3 |
PETHE 264 |
Theory of Coaching Football |
3 |
PETHE 265 |
Theory of Coaching Soccer |
3 |
PETHE 266 |
Theory of Coaching Tennis |
3 |
PETHE 267 |
Theory of Coaching Track and Field |
3 |
PETHE 268 |
Theory of Coaching Swimming |
3 |
PETHE 269 |
Theory of Coaching Water Polo |
3 |
PETHE 270 |
Theory of Coaching Baseball |
3 |
PETHE 271 |
Theory of Coaching Softball |
3 |
PETHE 272 |
Theory of Coaching Volleyball |
3 |
Plus at least 2 units from: * |
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PE 106, PE 110, PE 172, PE 173, PE 174, PE 180, PE 182, PE 185, PE 188, PE 190, PE 192, PE 193, PE 199 |
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or |
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PEIC 200, PEIC 202A or B, PEIC 203A or B, PEIC 204, PEIC 205, PEIC 206, PEIC 210, PEIC 215, PEIC 216, PEIC 217, PEIC 218, PEIC 219, PEIC 220, PEIC 221, PEIC 223, PEIC 224, PEIC 225 |
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* activity course or intercollegiate
athletic participation must be selected in area of coaching |
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Total units for the major |
21-22 |
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| Electives: units from a selection of degree applicable courses | 0-12 | |
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Total units for the degree |
60 | |
| Recommended degree electives | ||
BIOSC 139 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
PETHE 210 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
3 |
PETHE 279 |
Overview of Sports Medicine and Fitness Professions |
3 |
PETHE 285 |
Advanced Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
Certificate of Achievement - Coaching
The coaching certificate of achievement (sport specific) is a one-year course of study that prepares students to be an effective recreational, youth or secondary school coach. Specific sport options offered include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball and water polo.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a grade of "C" or better.
Required courses |
Units |
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HSCI 230 |
Advanced First Aid and CPR |
3 |
PETHE 259 |
Sports and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
PETHE 281 |
Principles of Optimizing Human Performance |
3 |
PETHE 282 |
Exercise Techniques and Physical Fitness Testing |
1 |
PETHE 284 |
Intro. to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
Plus at least 3 units from: |
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NUTRI 115 |
Nutrition and Health: Personal Applications |
3 |
NUTRI 120 |
Sports Nutrition: Fueling the Athlete |
3 |
NUTRI 160 |
Nutrition: Science and Applications |
3 |
Plus at least 3 units from: |
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PETHE 262 |
Theory of Coaching Basketball |
3 |
PETHE 263 |
Theory of Coaching Cross Country |
3 |
PETHE 264 |
Theory of Coaching Football |
3 |
PETHE 265 |
Theory of Coaching Soccer |
3 |
PETHE 266 |
Theory of Coaching Tennis |
3 |
PETHE 267 |
Theory of Coaching Track and Field |
3 |
PETHE 268 |
Theory of Coaching Swimming |
3 |
PETHE 269 |
Theory of Coaching Water Polo |
3 |
PETHE 270 |
Theory of Coaching Baseball |
3 |
PETHE 271 |
Theory of Coaching Softball |
3 |
PETHE 272 |
Theory of Coaching Volleyball |
3 |
Plus at least 2 units from: * |
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PE 106, PE 110, PE 172, PE 173, PE 174, PE 180, PE 182, PE 185, PE 188, PE 190, PE 192, PE 193, PE 199 |
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or |
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PEIC 200, PEIC 202A or B, PEIC 203A or B, PEIC 204, PEIC 205, PEIC 206, PEIC 210, PEIC 215, PEIC 216, PEIC 217, PEIC 218, PEIC 219, PEIC 220, PEIC 221, PEIC 223, PEIC 224, PEIC 225 |
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* Selected activity course or
intercollegiate athletic participation must correlate with theory of |
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Total units required |
21-22 |
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