Sports and Physical Education

Coaching

Coaching Certification Requirements for All New York State Non-Certified Physical Education Teachers

Genesee Community College provides courses that permit participants to satisfy the commissioner of education's requirements for coaching certification. Among the required courses are: First Aid/CPR, Philosophical Principles & Organization of Athletics, Health Sciences Related to Coaching, and Theory and Techniques of Coaching. Persons interested in coaching at the high school or junior high school level are encouraged to contact the Physical Education Office at the College for additional information.

Degree Requirements for Coaching Certificate

HED 205 Responding to Emergencies 3
Health/PE/REC
PED 271 Principles of Coaching 3
HED 209 Health Sciences Related to Coaching 3
PED 272 Theory and Techniques of Coaching 3
TOTAL 12

Reading & Math Proficiency Required
Minimum QPI: 2.00

Contact:
Physical Education Department
Rebecca Dziekan
Room B200
(585) 345-0055 ext. 6424
rldziekan@genesee.edu

Revised: 4/16/01, 5/10/02, 9/25/03, 10/7/04, 8/31/05, 1/22/08