Athletics Coaching
Certificate of Achievement Kinesiology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Graduates of this certificate will be able to actively serve as an assistant or head coach through the application of what is learned in exercise and athletic psychology, coaching theory, and the coaching practicum where theory-based methods are observed and practiced in supervised observations.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate how to safely train and prepare athletes and teams for practices and competitions.
- Students will be able to demonstrate and teach the skills and techniques to a variety of skill levels associated with the sport in their area of specialization
- Students will be familiar with techniques for motivating athletes and team performance.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KIN A203 | First Aid and CPR | 2 |
| KIN A204 | Techniques and Theory of Coaching Athletes | 3 |
| KIN A273 | Sports Medicine | 3 |
| KIN A289 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KIN A205 | Coaching Internship | 2-4 |
| Restricted Electives: Select 3 units | 3 | |
| KIN A270 | Fitness and Health | |
| KIN A279 | Sports Management | |
| KIN A280 | Strength Conditioning/Theory | |
| KIN A282 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | |
| KIN A283 | Nutrition, Fitness, and Performance | |
| KIN A288 | Stress Management Theory and Application | |
| Total Units | 16-18 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| KIN A203 | First Aid and CPR |
| KIN A204 | Techniques and Theory of Coaching Athletes |
| KIN A273 | Sports Medicine |
| KIN A289 | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| KIN A205 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE ONE |
| KIN A270 |
| KIN A279 |
| KIN A280 |
| KIN A282 |
| KIN A283 |
| KIN A288 |