Sports Coaching - Course Descriptions

This degree or certificate provides students a foundation in evidence-based coaching theories and effective practices to prepare students to become sports coaches for community or competitive sports. Communication techniques, sports-skills development and ethical standards are emphasized, along with considerations for coaching a diverse population of athletes across all ages, racial backgrounds, competition levels and abilities. Students should be able to perform moderate physical activity and communicate verbally in English before starting this program, and are encouraged to practice their focus sport(s) through PE sports classes or intercollegiate sports competition prior to and/or during the program. Students must complete all required core courses for a total of 22-25 units. Program Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this program students will be able to evaluate, compare and examine skill development, different types of tactics and strategies, coaching philosophies, leadership styles, and practice organization to enhance the growth of student athletes. Develop and examine the value of effective communication with administration, parents, officials and student athletes to facilitate positive social growth. Recognize ethical and social responsibilities in the area of coaching and how to work through ethical dilemmas in sports.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.

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Sports Coaching Certificate

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.

Course catalog descriptions are listed below. For the full course outline of record, please visit the curriculum and instruction page.

Required Core Courses

HEALTH

101
FIRST AID
1.0 Unit
HLTH 101 covers prevention and causes of accidents or sudden illness. It meets the requirements of the American Red Cross for certification in Community First Aid and CPR. Lecture 1 hour. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

KINESIOLOGY

157
PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
3.0 Units
KIN 157 introduces common sports injuries, and how athletic trainers work to prevent and treat them. Students will learn the responsibilities of the athletic trainer, emergency procedures, sports-injury mechanisms, evaluation and care of sport injuries including taping and wrapping techniques. This course is recommended for kinesiology majors and those interested in athletic training as a career. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

167
WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING I
1.5 Units
KIN 167 introduces students to resistance training and functional fitness in the gym. This course emphasizes safety and proper form for lifting weights, exercises to promote healthy posture, and injury prevention strategies. Students will design their own resistance and cardiovascular program to meet health-related fitness goals. Lecture/Demonstration 1.5 hours. Recommended Corequisite: PE 101, PE 102, PE 103, PE 104, or ATHPE 100. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

168
WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING II
1.5 Units
KIN 168 builds on basic exercise principles and introduces intermediate training for skill-related fitness goals. This course applies foundational principles of fitness to training for speed, power, agility, coordination, balance and reaction time, as well as conditioning for sports. Students will be introduced to proper technique for high-intensity intervals, plyometrics, and Olympic lifts, as well as training with novel implements such as resistance bands, kettlebells and medicine balls. Lecture/Demonstration 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: KIN 167 (KIN 167 may be taken concurrently). Recommended Corequisite: PE 101, PE 102, PE 103, or PE 104. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

170
SPORTS COACHING THEORY
3.0 Units
KIN 170 provides instruction on the fundamental principles of coaching and teaching sports. This course emphasizes developing a coaching philosophy and athlete-centered approach, along with team management, sports-skill pedagogy, risk management and regulations for school, club and professional teams. A broad range of coaching skills are introduced in motivational strategies, coaching for character and developmentally appropriate methods for athletes of various ages, skill levels and abilities. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

PSYCHOLOGY

170
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYC 170 is designed for students who would like to develop a proficiency in using psychological knowledge and skills to improve athletic performance and promote the well-being of athletes. Topics covered include developmental psychology, identity theory, motivation, emotion, stress, and arousal. The course also focuses on the communication dynamics needed to establish healthy relationships. Both individual and team sports are reviewed in order to apply class concepts. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

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KINESIOLOGY

151
APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE
4.0 Units
KIN 151 introduces the student to the fundamental scientific concepts applicable to exercise and physical fitness. Areas of study include: functional anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics and exercise physiology, and the course addresses acute and chronic effects of exercise with practical applications to fitness programming and instruction. This course also prepares students for the scientific content requirements that are common to the certified personal trainer (CPT) and group fitness instructor (GFI) exams offered by several national certification agencies. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ABSE 186, ABSE 187, or ESL 151 and BIOL 115. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

158
FITNESS TRAINING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
4.0 Units
KIN 158 provides instruction and practical application of personal and group fitness training techniques for special populations including; older adults, persons with disabilities, persons with musculoskeletal disorders, and persons with chronic diseases. Evidence-based protocols, adaptations of activities, contraindications, and effective fitness programming will be emphasized. Psychosocial issues related to aging, disease and disability will also be addressed, as well as effective methods for communication, demonstration, and creating an accessible environment. This course is recommended for students interested in pursuing careers in physical education, kinesiology, fitness training, physical therapy, occupational therapy or gerontology. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: KIN 167 and KIN 151 or KIN 156 or KIN 157, HLTH 102 or equivalent, ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

171
SMALL SPORTS TEAMS THEORY
2.0 Units
KIN 171 covers theoretical practices in coaching sports with smaller teams or individual events, and may emphasize one or more of the following sports: badminton, basketball, cross-country, golf, tennis, track and field and volleyball. In addition to theory and philosophical principles, the course explores how to plan and implement practice and coaching strategies for recreational and competitive teams. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

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HEALTH

128
NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS AND DISEASE PREVENTION
3.0 Units
HLTH 128 examines the relationship between nutrition, physical fitness and disease risk in various populations. The impact of food choices on body physiology is explored as it pertains to disease risk and exercise performance. The process of metabolism as a means toward energy production for physical activity and weight management is discussed. Other topics covered include specifics of nutrition labeling, eating disorders, body composition, fitness guidelines, and ergogenic aids. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended preparation: BIOL 115 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

NUTRITION

125
ELEMENTS OF NUTRITION
3.0 Units
NUTR 125 presents an overview of the many aspects of nutrition, including current dietary trends and related food and nutrition controversies, the nutritive processes of the body, the functions, utilization, food sources, and recommended allowances of nutrients. It emphasizes the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as well as the general principles of eating for optimal health and disease prevention, supported by scientific research. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID NUTR 110)

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ETHNIC STUDIES

110
CONTEMPORARY ETHNIC WOMEN
3.0 Units
ETH S 110 surveys the contemporary status of ethnic women in the United States. Students analyze the lived experiences of women in Native American, African American, Asian American, and Latina communities in the United States with a special emphasis on agency and group-affirmation. Topics include anti-racism, feminism, and equity. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

121
ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES
3.0 Units
ETH S 121 surveys the major ethnic and racial minorities in the United States to provide students with a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural and political practices and institutions that support or challenge racism, racial and ethnic inequalities. The course also studies historical and contemporary patterns of interaction between intersectional identities of the four core ethnic populations of Asian Americans, Chicanx/Latinx, African Americans, and Native/Indigenous Americans within the United States. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID SOCI 150)

ENGLISH

C1000
ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING
4.0 Units
(Previously ENGL 101)
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Students also learn to position their ideas in relation to the ideas of others by developing skills in argumentation, source integration, analysis of evidence, information literacy, and citing according to academic conventions. Students generate original ideas through writing and revise their work according to audience expectations. Note: This course was previously ENGL 101. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID ENGL 100)

*Contextualized course offerings related to sports or psychology are recommended as a part of the Sports Coaching program.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

140
BADMINTON I
1.0 Unit
PE 140 provides instruction in the fundamental skills, rules and game play in the sport of badminton. This course develops singles and doubles strategies, introduces competitive play, and encourages badminton as a lifelong physical activity. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Racquet Family)

150
BASKETBALL I
1.0 Unit
PE 150 teaches the beginning concepts of basketball as a life-time activity. Instruction includes practice in fundamental techniques, rules of basketball, development of team play, and competitive participation. Students learn fundamental warm-up and cool-down techniques, basketball fundamentals, safety, and physiological and psychological benefits of playing basketball. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Basketball Family)

202
GOLF I
1.0 Unit PE 202 introduces students to the fundamentals of golf. Instruction and practice on the golf range and course include an overview of equipment, rules and etiquette, proper swing technique and mental aspects of game play. This course is conducted at an off-campus golf facility. Note: Each student must pay a golf course facilities fee and provide their own golf clubs. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Golf Family)

210
FLAG FOOTBALL I 1.0 Unit PE 210 is instruction and practice in the fundamentals of flag football with a focus on the development of team play and competition. This course covers the fundamental motor skills of flag football and introduces the student to the rules of different organizations, proper etiquette, and team strategies for game play. Social skills, sportsmanship and teamwork are emphasized. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Soccer/Football Family)

217
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU I
1.0 Unit
PE 217 instructs students in the basics of the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Instruction focuses on nogi, ground-based techniques including guard positions, mount positions, escapes, sweeps and submissions. Application focuses on development of fundamental techniques, conditioning and body control as well as the philosophical principles of the art. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts Family)

220
KICKBOXING I
1.0 Unit
PE 220 instructs students in the basics of kickboxing as a martial art, self-defense technique and exercise format to improve physical conditioning. Instruction focuses on achieving safe practice and proper form for fundamental stance, footwork, punches, kicks, knees and elbows, as well as simple combinations. This course utilizes bag-work for conditioning drills, and emphasizes injury prevention. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts Family)

238
SOCCER I
1.0 Unit
PE 238 teaches the beginning concepts of soccer in a recreational environment. Instruction includes basic skills of soccer: passing, receiving, trapping, dribbling, and control techniques. Students learn the fundamental history, rules, etiquette, and safe play pertaining to soccer. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Soccer/Football Family)

256
PICKLEBALL I
1.0 Unit
PE 256 covers the beginning concepts of pickleball. Emphasis is placed on fundamental skills including rules, terminology, and court etiquette. Instruction is given on basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley and serve. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Racquet Family)

261
TENNIS I
1.0 Unit
PE 261 covers the beginning concepts of tennis, including the rules, terminology, and court etiquette. Students will practice fundamental groundstrokes including forehand and backhand, as well as developing skills for volley and serve. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Racquet Family)

274
VOLLEYBALL I
1.0 Unit
PE 274 teaches the beginning concepts of volleyball in a recreational environment. Instruction includes six basic skills of volleyball: passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking and individual defense. Students learn the fundamental history, rules, etiquette, and safe play pertaining to volleyball. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Volleyball Family)