National Coaching Certification
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
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)
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).
| Course # | Name |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
