Required Courses

All 5 courses are required for the certificate. Courses with an asterisk are required for NYSED certification.

• CEP 502 Principles of Coaching

  CEP 502 Principles of Coaching

  This course will review selected principles of coaching and incorporate an appreciation of this knowledge into a framework of competitive athletics. Attention will be given to the potential of the coach to significantly influence the attitudes, behavior, and physical well-being of players toward their own self-development.

  LSF 504 Effective Professional Action and Leadership may be substituted for CEP 502.

• CEP 507 Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education*

  CEP 507 Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education*

  This overview takes a look at the administrative responsibilities in education, with particular reference to the role of the administrator in athletics. Topics include: personnel responsibilities, governance, finance, supervision, evaluation, and scheduling. Former course title: Administrative Responsibilities in Athletics - may not be repeated for credit. Note: This course is one of three approved courses to meet the NYS Coaching Certification requirement.

• CEP 513 Health Sciences Applied to Coaching: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries*

  CEP 513 Health Sciences Applied to Coaching: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries*

  This course is an in-depth analysis of the care and prevention of athletic injuries. As a result of the increasing awareness of the specialized nature of athletic injuries, considerable emphasis is now being placed on the importance of this developing area of sports medicine. May not be repeated for credit.Note: This course is one of three approved courses to meet the NYS Coaching Certification requirement.

• CEP 514 The Study of Human Movement for Coaches

  CEP 514 The Study of Human Movement for Coaches

  Applied anatomy and kinesiology will be discussed in reference to three major topics: anatomic and physiologic fundamentals of human motion, fundamentals of biomechanics, and principles and applications of motor skills. The major topics to be covered in reference to exercise physiology are the following: physiology of energy sources, neuro-muscular concepts, cardiorespiratory considerations, physical training applications, environmental aspects, and nutrition and body composition. May not be repeated for credit.

• CEP 520 Theory and Techniques of Coaching-Sport Specific Practicum*

  CEP 520 Theory and Techniques of Coaching-Sport Specific Practicum*

  This practicum is designed for those students who would like to coach a particular sport at the high school level, but who have had limited coaching experience. This course requires 72 hours of practical experience in the coaching field to be completed concurrently with the seminar. All students are required to make arrangements for his/her own coaching practicum with approval of instructor. Students will be evaluated in the administration and presentation of a specific coaching program. May not be repeated for credit. Note: This course is one of three courses approved to meet NYS Coaching Certification requirements, with specific sport(s) designation. Prerequisite: CEP 507 and matriculation in the AGC in Coaching.

Elective Courses

Choose one of the following.**

• CEP 517 Psychology of Sport and Performance

  CEP 517 Psychology of Sport and Performance

  Athletes, coaches and performing artists all understand the importance of psychological factors in consistently performing at their best.  By integrating lecture, readings, group exercises, and applied projects this course presents students with both an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the field and the ability to apply the most advanced techniques in building Mental Toughness and creating a Zone of Performance Excellence.  Topics include Goal Setting, Pre-Competitive Anxiety Management, Creating the Ideal Performance Zone, Experiencing Flow, Imagery Training, Mental Rehearsal, Hypnosis, Focus Planning, Attention Control, Mental Training for Individuals and Teams, Building Team Cohesion, Psychological Aspects of Injury, and Career Termination Issues.

• CEP 518 Exercise and Nutrition

  CEP 518 Exercise and Nutrition

  This course integrates the concepts of nutrition, bioenergetics, and energy expenditure into a wellness paradigm for optimal health. Emphasis will be placed on the topics of macro and micro nutrients and their effects during exercise and training; nutrient bioenergetics; thermoregulation; ergogenic aids; body composition; energy balance and weight control; and optimal nutrition for exercise, training and health. Recommended: A course in anatomy and physiology or CEP 513.

**Or a course in a related area approved by the program director.

 

Schedules

Students should refer to this schedule when planning their certificate program. This program does not offer courses in the Summer or Fall terms. 

FALL COURSES CEP 507 Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education* CEP 513 Health Sciences Applied to Coaching: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries* CEP 514 The Study of Human Movement for Coaches CEP 520 Theory and Techniques of Coaching-Sport Specific Practicum* LSF 504 Effective Professional Action and Leadership

SPRING COURSES CEP 502 Principles of Coaching (Spring 2026) CEP 513 Health Sciences Applied to Coaching: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries* CEP 517 Psychology of Sport and Performance CEP 518 Exercise and Nutrition CEP 520 Theory and Techniques of Coaching-Sport Specific Practicum*