Athletic Coaching Certificate

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This program is designed to prepare students for coaching athletes at the youth, recreational, middle and secondary school, sports cub, and intercollegiate and professional levels. The curriculum includes an introduction to the organization and administration of athletics as well as practical work in assisting coaches in selected sports. Attention is also given to the prevention and care of the most common injuries occurring in athletic programs. Students may take courses as electives or as part of the certificate program.

Program Requirements

A certificate will be presented to students completing the minimum 18-hour program. In addition, the proper notation will be made on the student’s official transcript indicating proficiency in the area of athletic coaching as determined by the certificate program. For more information about this program, please contact Michael Keller (michael.keller@maine.edu).

Course of Study in Athletic Coaching (18-credit program)

Required (12 credits)

PHE 203 - Athletic Training for Coaches Credits: 3
PHE 302 - Coaching Philosophy and Fundamentals Credits: 3
PHE 314 - Organization and Administration of Athletics Credits: 3
PHE 391 - Field Experience/Internship Credits: 1-6

Electives (6 credits)

PHE 106 - NCAA Life Choices Credits: 3
PHE 303 - Coaching and Officiating Basketball Credits: 3
PHE 309 - Coaching and Officiating Track and Field Credits: 3
PHE 311 - Coaching and Officiating Soccer Credits: 3
PHE 315 - Coaching and Officiating Field Hockey Credits: 3
PHE 316 - Coaching and Officiating Volleyball Credits: 3
PHE 335 - Coaching and Officiating Baseball Credits: 3
PHE 336 - Coaching and Officiating Softball Credits: 3