NWCCD Catalog 2025-2026
Athletic Coaching Certificate
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This certificate of completion is designed to prepare students to apply for a coaching permit issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. The Foundations of Coaching course uses ASEP’s curriculum and principles to introduce students to the fundamentals and philosophy of athletic coaching. Throughout this program of study, students will be exposed to many topics including sport psychology, injury prevention and care, theory of sport, diversity in coaching, technical and tactical skills, risk management, and ethics in coaching.
Program Outcomes:
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Demonstrate injury prevention and treatment techniques.
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Apply first aid for treatment of injuries in sports.
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Apply Universal Precautions in a safe and effective manner when handling bodily fluids.
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Create a personal coaching philosophy.
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Explain sport specific rules as they relate to the basic fundamentals of a student selected sport.
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Demonstrate sport management skills.
This program does not qualify for federal financial aid.
Required Course of Study
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Fall Semester - 9 credit hours
Spring Semester - 7 credits
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