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Score big in your sports coaching career with this New York State Coaching Certification Preparation microcredential! Anyone interested in becoming a coach at the varsity, junior varsity, freshman or middle school levels, who is not already a certified NYS physical education teacher, must complete a sequence of coaching courses as determined by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). This microcredential provides you with that required instruction and more. You will learn about emergency response, health sciences, and coaching principles, while you earn crucial certifications like CPR/AED, DASA training, SAVE, and Child Abuse Mandated Reporter. You will refine your skills, craft sport-specific practice sessions, devise season plans, and create scouting reports in a state-of-the-art sports complex. Upon successful completion of this microcredential, you will be prepared for continued study, to apply for your Temporary Coaching License, and to immediately begin applying for coaching positions. Note that fingerprint clearance is required for employment. Note too that those who can provide proof of appropriate and current First Aid/CPR certification accepted by the state for coaching can receive credit for the HED205 course, reducing your cost and possibly your time to completion. Start your future in sports coaching with GCC's winning edge!
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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