Pima En Espanol Event Calendar Directory Maps and Directions
Pima Community College Return to Pima Community College Home Page

Fitness and Sport Sciences–Coaching Certificate

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Learn how to effectively coach teams in several sports.  Complete this program by taking a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options:  Seek certification from the Arizona Department of Education, the National Federation of Interscholastic Coaches Association or the American Sport Education Program.  Coach a high school-level sports team.

Academic Options:  Transfer to a university degree program in physical education.

Locations:  West Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-6783, Lead Faculty: 206-6685

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
EDU 240 Adolescent Development 3
FSS 238 Introduction to Sports Injury Management 2
FSS 250 Sport First Aid 1-3
 or HED 140    First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
FSS 271 Sports Psychology 3
FSS 272 Coaching Techniques and Practices 3
 or FSS 285    Principles of Athletic Coaching   
   Physiology Course** 3-4
Total 15-18

** Select one of the following:  FSS 234, FSS 273, BIO 160IN, BIO 201IN, or BIO 202IN.