Coaching
Certificate of Achievement (C) Physical Education/Health Education/Dance/Athletics · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
Program Goals and Objectives
1. Prepare students with skills that will help them be employable.
- Learn different styles and philosophies of coaching
- Learn student engagement techniques and strategic planning
- Learn basic pedagogy of sport, injury prevention, and interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution
2. Work experience will allow a student to learn how to become workforce ready and gainfully employed.
- Proficient in practice planning, motivation and leadership
- Support the employer with coaching and interpersonal relationship skills
3. Prepare students for continuing education and possible transfer.
Positions that students can expect to find upon completion of the Coaching Certificate include but are not limited to:
- Fitness Coaches
- Swim Team Coaches
- Coaches
- Volleyball Coaches
- Soccer Coaches
Requirements
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
Complete all Major Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a C or better or Pass in each course. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| HE 103 | Responding to Medical Emergencies | 3 |
| PE 200 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| PE 216 | Competition, Motivation And The Athlete | 1 |
| PE 218 | Introduction To Coaching/Teaching | 3 |
| PE 270 | Coaching the Young Athlete | 3 |
| PE 271 | Leadership for Students Athletes | 1 |
| PE 290 | Work Experience in Physical Education/Health Education | 2 |
| Total Units | 16.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify special considerations in coaching diverse athletes including age, gender, cultural background, and ability.
- Demonstrate appropriate age-specific psychological techniques to enhance communication for athletic performance.
- Identify and develop a risk management plan for equipment, athletes, supervision, facilities, and additional areas that are specific to the sport.
- Analyze the different styles and philosophies of coaching.
- Analyze the numerous roles and responsibilities of coaching.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.