The Coaching Certificate is recommended for students interested in coaching interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics at a higher level than a Coaching Minor qualifies them to do.
The majority of Kinesiology majors will complete most of the requirements for the Coaching Certificate in their major. However, a Kinesiology major is not required for this certificate.
Coaches play an important role in shaping young men and women into successful athletes — and it’s a great add-on skill for educators who are interested in coaching.
A coaching certification may increase the possibility of you obtaining a job as an educator if you are qualified to coach. High schools in Virginia are required to hire certified coaches.
The program taught me how to differentiate for every student athlete based on their personal strengths and weaknesses. I was also able to learn a variety of practice strategies as well as team building plans. All of these have been vital to my success so far as a coach.”
Taylor Slaughenhoupt | Kinesiology Major with Coaching Certificate ’16
Learn More About This Program
Shenandoah University’s College of Arts & Sciences is your direct connection to a classic, broad-based education to satisfy both your intellectual curiosity and career goals. With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, small classes and individualized learning opportunities, we put students at the center of all our decisions and events.
We blend the liberal arts with pre-professional courses and hands-on learning to prepare you for careers in the natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities. You’ll learn through small, engaging classes and relationships with faculty mentors; hone your skills to solve problems; and learn to use creativity and critical thinking to make informed decisions.
Minor in This Program
The Kinesiology Coaching Minor is designed for students not majoring in Kinesiology who are interested in coaching interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics. The minor is less credit hours, so it can be completed in a shorter time.
Career Possibilities
A coaching minor may increase the possibility of you obtaining a job as an educator if you are qualified to coach. High schools in Virginia are required to hire certified coaches.
Taylor Slaughenhoupt | Kinesiology Major with Coaching Certificate ’16
The Career Services Office provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to assist Shenandoah students in their career search. Services offered include resume and cover letter building, mock interviews, and professional dining etiquette workshops.
Classes
The Coaching Certificate curriculum will allow you to shadow a coach for about 20 hours in order to gain hands on experience.
One of the final courses in the program is taught by Shenandoah Baseball Coach Kevin Anderson. Learn coaching secrets and tactics from a coach who has brought their athletics program to new heights. In 2009 and 2010, Anderson was named as Coach of the Year by both the American Baseball Coaches Association and the Virginia State Sports Information Directors. Those four Coach of the Year honors are four of seven that Anderson has earned since 2009.
Required Courses
- KIN 101 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness, 1 Credit
- KIN 1xx* Coaching Elective, 1 Credit
- KIN 191 First Aid and CPR, 1 Credit
- KIN 252 Personal and Community Health, 3 Credits
- KIN 477 Principles and Philosophy of Coaching, 3 Credits *
- KNS 262 Instructional Strategies for Team Sports, 3 Credits
- KNS 263 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Individual and Dual Sports, 3 Credits
- KNS 322 Motor Development, 3 Credits
- KNS 370 Measurement and Evaluation in PE and Sport, 3 Credits
- EXSC 270 Structural Kinesiology, 3 Credits (prerequisite for EXSC 387)
- EXSC 280 Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries, 3 Credits
- EXSC 350 Sport and Exercise Psychology, 3 Credits *
- EXSC 352 Sports Nutrition for Health and Performance, 3 Credits
- EXSC 387 Principles of Strength and Conditioning, 4 Credits
Total: 36 credits
*Courses not included in the Kinesiology major with the Professional Studies Certificate.
Taylor Slaughenhoupt | Kinesiology Major with Coaching Certificate ’16
Learning support services are available to all students in every course at Shenandoah. Free peer tutoring with a student who has previously succeeded in the course is available for any course across the university. The Writing Center is available for every stage of the writing process from thesis development to proofreading and bibliography assistance. The Math Enrichment Center is available for math and science assistance. Professors and Academic Advisors across the university also have office hours and open door policies to ensure Shenandoah students succeed academically.
Application Information
Shenandoah University works on rolling admissions and accepts applications throughout the year. Applications are reviewed individually and holistically.
Submit your application, review required admission materials, and find our admissions standards.
Study Abroad
Make studying abroad the highlight of your college experience! Whether you go for a year, a semester, or just a few weeks. You will never forget learning in another culture! The Center for International Programs is here to help you plan your study abroad experience. Start your planning early to ensure the courses you complete abroad count toward your degree and you graduate on time.
Global Experiential Learning (GEL) Program
The Global Experiential Learning (GEL) Program offers Shenandoah students a short-term, faculty-led, study-abroad experience for academic credit. These short-term, credit-bearing, faculty-led programs are offered winter break, spring break, and during the summer. If a course is not within your major, it might be used as an elective.
Study Abroad
Shenandoah University is a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), a global network of 300 universities. This partnership allows students to study for a full semester or year at other member campuses abroad. By working closely with their academic advisors and the study abroad advisor, students can take classes taught in English abroad while receiving Shenandoah credit.
Shenandoah University also maintains direct partnerships with several universities around the world. These relationships allow students from SU to study abroad as exchange students and students from these universities to study at SU. All partner universities offer courses taught in English.