Business Administration: Sport Management Pathway - Coaching Certificate

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

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.

Dr. Ashlee Spannagel - Dean of Career and Technical Education & Workforce Development, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5380

Email: aspannagel@scciowa.edu
BS, Southern Illinois University
MS, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
EdD, Capella University

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