National Coaching Certification Program

The United States Sports Academy’s new National Coaching Certification Program offers three levels of certification; all are designed to help coaches:

• Improve coaching techniques
• Expand their knowledge base
• Earn valuable CEUs
• Complete the program through distance learning
• Stay current with the latest developments in the coaching profession
• Obtain promotions and higher salary increments
• Acquire desired coaching positions

*Students wishing to complete all three levels of certification must indicate their intention to do so when registering for the National Coaching Certification Program. Please contact the Registrar.

CEB 572 Coaching Certification Level I

This course provides an overview of important aspects universal to coaching all sports. Topics to be explored include ethics, sports administration, coaching methodology, conditioning and nutrition, injury prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation and sports psychology. The text is embedded in the course and is based upon the United States Sports Academy Coaches Handbook. (4 CEUs)

*Course cost: $150.00

Coaching Certification Level II

To obtain Level II Certification, students must take two of the following sport activity courses. Courses focus on the specific fundamentals necessary for coaching a specific sport. Each course covers skill development, techniques, drills and playing strategies. Program planning, off-season and seasonal play, and program evaluation are also introduced. Each course is worth 4 CEUs. (Students must complete Level I Certification before registering for Level II).

CES 303	Coaching Track and Field
CES 508	Coaching Baseball
CES 513	Coaching Basketball
CES 514	Men's Bodybuilding
CES 515	Women's Bodybuilding
CES 532	Coaching Football
CES 534	Coaching Golf
CES 563	Coaching Soccer
CES 566	Coaching Softball
CES 570	Coaching Swimming
CES 576	Coaching Tennis
CES 378	Coaching Volleyball
CES 318	Coaching Cross-Country

*Each course is $150.00

Coaching Certification Level III

Students must complete the following course in order to receive Level III Certification: CER 511 Sports Performance Enhancement. This course examines the study of human movement and its relationship to sports activities. Methods for analyzing and improving performance are presented. Students must complete both courses in Level II Certification prior to registering for Level III. (4 CEU's) *Course cost: $150.00

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