Overview
According to the American Sport Education Program, any coaching requires a credential. Earn your Certificate of Completion in Athletic Coaching from Sheridan College and meet the requirements set by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board to work as a full- or part-time coach.
As a student of the Athletic Coaching Program at Sheridan College, you 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.
Our enthusiastic, expert faculty will teach you the fundamental aspects of coaching professional and amateur athletes, from coaching theory to care and prevention of athletic injuries.
-
The athletic programs here at Sheridan College are super hands-on. Whether it’s prevention and care of athletic injuries, or taping and wrapping, first aid and CPR, or even the human anatomy and physiology courses here, almost all of them have some form of lab or hands-on experience to really help students grasp the knowledge.
Jacob Stroup
Curriculum & Outcomes
Certificate of Completion
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
- Demonstrate injury prevention and treatment techniques.
- Apply first aid for treatment of injuries in sports.
- Apply Universal Precautions in a safe and effective manner when handling bodily fluids.
- Create a personal coaching philosophy.
- Explain sport specific rules as they relate to the basic fundamentals of a student selected sport.
- Demonstrate sport management skills.
Careers & Industry Outlook
Skilled and passionate coaches are needed throughout the country for this growing and ever-changing industry. Earning Sheridan College’s highly regarded Athletic Coaching Certificate will help launch your career as a coach, your responsibilities and duties may include:
| Planning, organizing, and leading practices |
| Teaching techniques, rules, and sportsmanship |
| Analyzing strengths and weakness of athletes and teams |
| Serving as a mentor, encouraging, and helping to shape athletes |
| Calling plays, developing game plans, and strategic planning |
| Managing sports statistics |
| Recruiting new athletes |
Industry Projections
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for sports coaches is projected to grow nearly 9 percent from 2023 to 2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to result in approximately 25,300 openings for coaches each year, driven by increasing interest in college, professional, and recreational sports.
Scholarships
We make it easy. $3.7 million in scholarships awarded annually.
Financial Aid
Let us help you navigate the numerous financial aid opportunities available.
Faculty
Our dedicated faculty at Sheridan College will make sure you understand the fundamentals of athletic coaching. Highly trained instructors will guide you through well designed and fun courses.
Sheridan College has strong partnerships when it comes to athletic coaching. Students who complete the Certificate of Completion in Athletic Coaching have the opportunity to pursue higher education across the country.
Related Programs
Sheridan College offers a range of other Athletic and Health Science related programs.