Business Administration: Sport Management Pathway

Business Administration: Sport Management Pathway - Coaching Certificate

Program Information

Business Administration - Sport Management Pathway: Coaching Certificate

The Sport Management Pathway of the Business Administration Associate of Applied Science degree will provide students with the training necessary for one of many careers in the rapidly growing sport and recreation industry. This program will prepare students to work with professional teams, marketing firms, finances, colleges and universities, community recreation departments, health clubs and fitness centers. Students will complete an internship where students will experience the sport industry firsthand through engaging with these work-based learning opportunities. Students will be placed with local, regional, or national organizations within the sport industry and gain real world experience to apply to their future careers.

Students will complete the courses required to apply to the Board of Educational Examiners to obtain the Iowa Coaching Authorization which will allow an individual to serve as a coach within the public school setting of Iowa. These courses include PEC-101, PEC-116, PET-105, and PEC-120.

Students will earn the Coaching Certificate after completing the PEC-116, PEC-101, SPC-101, PEC-120, PET-105, and HUM-287.

*Certificate can be earned one time.

Summary Sheet

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Curriculum Information

Curriculum Sequence
Spring Semester I	Course Title	Credit
HUM-287	Leadership Development Studies	3
PEC-101	Introduction to Coaching	3
PEC-116	Athletic Development and Human Growth	2
PEC-120	Body Structure and Function	1
PET-105	Basic Athletic Training	3
SPC-101	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
	Semester Total:	15
	PROGRAM TOTAL:	15

Course Descriptions

HUM-287 - Leadership Development Studies
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve their leadership skills. The course integrates readings from the humanities, experiential exercises, films/videos and contemporary readings on leadership.
PEC-101 - Introduction to Coaching
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Introduction to Coaching consists of a four-part course that includes coaching theory, sports medicine, sports psychology and sports physiology. It leads to coaching authorization for the State of Iowa as a junior high or senior high coach.
PEC-116 - Athletic Development and Human Growth
Lecture: 2				Credit: 2
A study of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial stages of development during middle childhood and adolescence and how these stages impact the coaching profession. This is one of the four courses leading to the coaching and authorization issued by the Iowa Department of Education as a head coach or assistant coach of any interscholastic athletic activity.
PEC-120 - Body Structure and Function
Lecture: 1				Credit: 1
An introduction to the physiological processes and anatomical features of the human body which are related to and affected by physical activity and training. This is one of the four courses leading to the coaching and authorization issued by the Iowa Department of Education as a head coach or assistant coach of any interscholastic athletic activity.
PET-105 - Basic Athletic Training
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
This course serves as an introduction to the profession of athletic training. Students will be instructed in basic skills and theories of the profession including: measurement of vital signs, taping, wrapping and immobilization. Students will become familiar with the roles, functions and professional preparation of an athletic trainer as well as the history of the profession and its governing structures.
SPC-101 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Lecture: 3				Credit: 3
Explores communication in a variety of contexts including interpersonal relationships, the workplace, small groups and public speaking. Emphasis on the application and practice of communication theories and skills, particularly public speaking.