Coaching Diploma

Program Overview:

The Coaching Diploma program meets the criteria for any individual who wishes to coach at the varsity level related to interscholastic sports in Minnesota. This program includes an in-depth look into philosophies, strategies and tactics for coaching any sport and providing positive experiences for student-athletes of all ages. Upon completion of this program, which includes the American Educators Sport Program certification exams, individuals successfully completing the certification exams will be placed on the national registry for coaches or officials.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Coaching program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate effective professional communication skills with clients and professional networks.
• Apply critical thinking skills in program planning and development, and perform responsible decision making in ethical and legal situations.
• Describe the characteristics, structure, and function of human anatomy, as well as, the understanding of basic exercise physiology, and prevention and care of sports injuries.

Career Opportunities:

Coaching and officiating opportunities are available at every level from youth recreational sports to interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional. This program will enable individuals to start with a solid foundation and a nationally recognized accreditation. Upon completion of the coursework required, an internship experience allows students to see how their skills are applied in the workplace.

COACHING DIPLOMA

MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM (MnTC)/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (4 CREDITS)

GOAL 3: NATURAL SCIENCES (4 CREDITS)

• BIOL 1107 – Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (4 cr) OR BIOL 1110 – Human Biology (4 cr) OR BIOL 1217 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr)

PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS (26 CREDITS)

• HLTH 1114 – Responding to Emergencies (3 cr)
• PHED 2155 – Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr)
• PHED 2249 – Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries I (3 cr)
• PHED 2252 – Sport Psychology (3 cr)
• PHED 2253 – Sport Nutrition for Performance (3 cr)
• PHED 2261 – Officiating Principle (3 cr)
• PHED 2270 – Intro to Physical Education, Health, Rec, Coaching, Fitness & Sport Management (2 cr)
• PHED 2271 – Coaching Principles (3 cr)
• PHED 2295 – Sport Internship I (3 cr)

PROGRAM ELECTIVES (5 CREDITS)

Choose a minimum of one of the following courses:

• PHED 2260 – Basketball Officiating (1 cr)
• PHED 2272 – Techniques of Coaching Football (1 cr)
• PHED 2273 – Techniques of Coaching Volleyball(1 cr)
• PHED 2274 – Techniques of Coaching Basketball (1 cr)
• PHED 2275 – Techniques of Coaching Baseball (1 cr)
• PHED 2276 – Techniques of Coaching Softball (1 cr)
• PHED 2277 – Techniques of Coaching Soccer (1 cr)
• PHED 2278 – Techniques of Coaching Wrestling (1 cr)

Choose a minimum of one of the following courses:

• PHED 1190 – Strength, Agility and Quickness Training for Football Athletes (1 cr)
• PHED 1191 – Strength, Agility and Quickness Training for Volleyball/Soccer Athletes (1 cr)
• PHED 1192 – Strength, Agility and Quickness Training for Basketball Athletes (1 cr)
• PHED 1193 – Strength, Agility and Quickness Training for Wrestling Athletes (1 cr)
• PHED 1194 – Strength, Agility and Quickness Training for Baseball/Softball Athletes (1 cr)
• PHED 2180 – Critical Analysis of Football (1 cr)
• Additional PHED/HLTH course(s) (3 cr)

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES

FULL-TIME

• Semester 1 (18 CREDITS): BIOL 1107 OR BIOL 1110 OR BIOL 1217, HLTH 1114, PHED 2155, PHED 2252, PHED 2271, Coaching Elective, Strength, Agility, and Quickness Elective
• Semester 2 (17 CREDITS): PHED 2249, PHED 2263, PHED 2261, PHED 2270, PHED 2295, Program Elective

Course descriptions can be found at: RCTC course descriptions