Microcredential in
Coaching
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Ulster
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Face to Face
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
8 Credits
Credit-bearing
$2,000.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Are you interested in coaching school athletics? Anyone interested in becoming a coach at the varsity, junior varsity, freshman or middle school levels, who is not already a certified NYS physical education teacher, must complete a sequence of coaching courses as determined by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). This microcredential provides you with that required instruction. You will build an essential understanding of proven coaching philosophies and techniques as well as gain a fundamental knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology. You will learn to conduct effective program organization and practice planning while becoming skilled in training, team building, motivation and risk management. This microcredential does not include the non-curricular requirements that you must meet. Specifically, NYS also requires fingerprinting, Child Abuse Identification and Reporting and School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshops, and ongoing concussion training courses, First Aid and CPR. To coach a complex or contact sport you must complete a sport-specific course through the National Federation of State High School Associations. You will be guided to complete the certification process as part of the microcredential. Successful completion of the microcredential and all requirements readies you to apply for your Temporary Coaching License and to begin applying for coaching positions. Note: Taking the optional course shown below would bring the tuition cost for this microcredential to $2,832.
A face to face microcredential from SUNY Ulster (8 credits). Registration is completed with SUNY Ulster. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
Section 3:
Open
What you can earn
Coaching Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Coaching
Coaching Philosophy
Coaching Techniques
Practice Planning
Program Organization
Coaching Roles
Instruction
Sport Science Theory
Health Science
Principles of Biology
Anatomy
Physiology
Kinesiology
Training
Conditioning
Motivation
Risk Management
Career outlook
Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional
Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reskilling Fund (Grant)
Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.
Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.