Kinesiology Athletic Coach Skills Certificate
The East Los Angeles Kinesiology Athletic Coach Certificate Program will provide an opportunity for students to become certified for employment as high school (walk-on) coaches, but is appropriate for coaches at various levels. In addition to completing the required courses, students must complete the online certification through the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Program Requirements
This certificate requires students to meet the following requirements
| REQUIREMENTS | NAME | COURSE TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Core | KIN MAJ 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN MAJ 103 | Introduction to Coaching Athletics | 3 | |
| KIN MAJ 131 | Kinesiology Internship Experience | 1 | |
| HEALTH 54 | Adult, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Skills Certification | 1 | |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | |||
| KIN MAJ 106 | Sports Ethics | 3 | |
| KIN MAJ 109 | Women in Sport | 3 | |
| TOTAL UNITS FOR SKILLS CERTIFICATE | 11 | ||
Kinesiology Athletic Coach Skills Certificate Advisor
Erika Blanco
blancoem@elac.edu
(323) 267-3784
Frequently Asked Questions
The Kinesiology Athletic Coach Skills Certificate takes 1 year (2-semesters; Fall - Spring) to complete with a full-time schedule. It is a total of 10 units. With a part-time schedule it will take approximately 2 years to complete. A few classes are offered online, or in winter/summer.
Students must take the online National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) exam.
- Have a high-school diploma or equivalent
- Have a valid CPR/AED certification
Yes. The Associate's Degree in Kinesiology for Transfer (KIN AA-T) and the Associate’s Degree in Physical Education (PE AA) at ELAC prepares students to transfer to a 4-year university and major in Kinesiology.