# Coaching (Certificate)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Kinesiology and Wellness

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/kinesiology-wellness/coaching/

**Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division**  
**Kinesiology Department**  
This certificate program is intended to prepare students for employment as high school (walk-on) coaches, but is appropriate for coaches at various levels.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KIN 13 | Sports Officiating | 3 |
| KIN 34 | Fitness for Living | 3 |
| KIN 44 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 81 | Work Experience for Coaching | 2 |
| **Total Units** | | **11** |

Exit Requirement: First Aid and CPR Certification  
Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Website

### Outcomes

##### Program Learning Outcomes

_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:_

-   Develop and apply their coaching philosophy.
-   Create practice plans using the 5 components of fitness.
-   Communicate and apply their knowledge and understanding of the "rules of game" in their chosen sport.
-   Create full season training curriculum using short and long-term goal setting.
-   Demonstrate effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with their athletes, parents, other coaches and co-workers, officials, community members, and the media.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.