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 Health & Fitness website, or the Dept. of Health & Fitness main office, Chase P.E. Room 200

Course Work:

PHED 222 - Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education  3 s.h.
PHED 321 - Health Science Applied to Coaching  4 s.h.
PHED 207 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching  1 s.h. or 3 s.h.
(This course must be completed for each sport being coached)

First Aid and CPR Certification:

PHED 126 - CPR Certification  1 s.h.
PHED 210 - Emergency Care and Prevention  3 s.h.
(This course fulfills both the First Aid and CPR requirements)
PHED 216 - American Red Cross Lifeguarding  4 s.h.
(This course fulfills both the First Aid and CPR requirements)