Associate in Science degree - Coaching
Catalog 2009-2010
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.
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Required courses |
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Major requirements |
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HSCI 230 |
Advanced First Aid and CPR |
3 |
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PETHE 259 |
Sports and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
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PETHE 281 |
Principles of Optimizing Human Performance |
3 |
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PETHE 282 |
Exercise Techniques and Physical Fitness Testing |
1 |
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PETHE 284 |
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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NUTRI 120 |
Sports Nutrition: Fueling the Athlete |
3 |
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NUTRI 160 |
Nutrition: Science and Applications |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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PETHE 262 |
Theory of Coaching Basketball |
3 |
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PETHE 263 |
Theory of Coaching Cross Country |
3 |
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PETHE 264 |
Theory of Coaching Football |
3 |
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PETHE 265 |
Theory of Coaching Soccer |
3 |
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PETHE 266 |
Theory of Coaching Tennis |
3 |
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PETHE 267 |
Theory of Coaching Track and Field |
3 |
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PETHE 268 |
Theory of Coaching Swimming |
3 |
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PETHE 269 |
Theory of Coaching Water Polo |
3 |
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PETHE 270 |
Theory of Coaching Baseball |
3 |
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PETHE 271 |
Theory of Coaching Softball |
3 |
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PETHE 272 |
Theory of Coaching Volleyball |
3 |
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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 emphasis |
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Total units for the major |
21-22 |
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Recommended degree electives |
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BIOSC 139 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
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PETHE 210 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
3 |
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PETHE 279 |
Overview of Sports Medicine and Fitness Professions |
3 |
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PETHE 285 |
Advanced Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
Associate in science degree in Coaching (DataTel code AS.COACH.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to develop practice plans, analyze strategy and teach techniques specific to a chosen sport.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to incorporate concepts of an athlete's psychological and physical health to improve performance.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to qualify for employment as an effective coach of youth, high school, and/or adult sports.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to apply for transfer to a four-year institutions in such disciplines as kinesiology, exercise science and/or a teacher credential program (degree only).
SLOs updated 11/5/2009 2:37:11 PM
