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.