Coaching
Certificate of Achievement Health and Kinesiology · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The intent of this program is to prepare students in the field of physical activity so they may pursue a career in coaching: the courses offered will help students as they continue to pursue this career path, and prepare students for immediate entry-level employment in the field of individual, group, or team coaching. Students completing the certificate will be more qualified to coach inter-scholastically, within sport organizations, and in private business.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Students will investigate and discuss the various demands required to be successful in the coaching field.
- Interpret the rules and regulation of student’s sport of choice.
- Students will design a progressive practice plan for the diverse athletes in their respective sport.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 14-15 | |
| HE 100 | Health Education and Fitness Dynamics | 3 |
| Lab Application - Choose One Course | 1-2 | |
| KINE 105 | Cardio Conditioning Applications | 1.5-0 |
| orHE 100L | Health Performance Lab | 1-2 |
| Select One Course | 3 | |
| KINE 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| orKINE 102 | Physical Education in Elementary Schools, Movement and Theory | 3 |
| HE 104 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| KINE 196 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KINE 298 | Internship | 1 |
| Total | 14-15 | |