N.Y.S. Coaching Certification

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Certification Requirements:

Required coursework is listed below. Additional workshops and certificates are required for certification. Application for certification must be made to NYS Department of Education. Complete information is available at the NYS Dept. of Education website, the Dept. of Sport and Exercise Sciences website, or the Dept. of Sport and Exercise Sciences main office, Chase P.E. Room 200.

Coursework:

SPMT 2320 - Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education 3 s.h.
SPMT 2340 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching 1 s.h. or 3 s.h.
(This course must be completed for each sport being coached)
SPMT 3320 - Health Science Applied to Coaching 4 s.h.

First Aid and CPR Certification:

EXSC 1110 - CPR Certification 1 s.h.
EXSC 2025 - American Red Cross Lifeguarding 4 s.h.
(This course fulfills both the First Aid and CPR requirements)
EXSC 2110 - Emergency Care and Prevention 3 s.h.
(This course fulfills both the First Aid and CPR requirements)