Certificate program awarded by colleges or departments

Online

The Department of Kinesiology and the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University offer a 9-semester hour, online Graduate Certificate Program in Coaching Education. The program consists of three 3-semester hour courses that address legal, administrative, psychological, sociological, and biological issues as they relate to the coaching of amateur athletes. This course sequence may also be used as a concentration in the Master of Arts in Education degree program. After successful completion of all three courses, a Certificate of Completion will be awarded by the Department of Kinesiology.

Online Benefits
• Enhance your professional development
• Study when and where it suits you and your busy personal and professional life
• Interact with your MSU instructors and a diverse community of administrators and coaching peers
• Apply credits toward professional certification in other programs
• Increase your knowledge of sports law, psychology, and physical aspects of coaching

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this coursework as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about these courses, visit the Online Sports Coaching and Leadership site.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the Coaching Education program site.

There are four available courses in the sports coaching and leadership. One course is offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The start times for the fall and spring courses will follow the regular schedule of classes. The summer semester course will follow the schedule for Summer Semester Session One (check the MSU academic calendar for specific dates by year). The four courses are independent of one another and may be taken in any sequence or alone for personal enrichment.

Educational coursework from the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University are recognized by the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations and individual state high school athletic associations (e.g., Michigan High School Athletic Association). In Michigan coaches can receive credit from the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) by gaining a certificate: Completion of a three-course sequence will include most of the content in a Coaches Advancement Program (CAP): Level 1 and 2, now offered by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, with one exception: In order for coaches to receive a Level 2 CAP certification, they must also attend the 2.5 hour MHSAA CAP workshop entitled, 'Coaches Make the Difference.' A small fee will be associated to cover instructor costs and materials. To gain advanced CAP certification, coaches must also attend all of the Level 3-6 courses as this content is unique to the MHSAA CAP program. More information on these workshops is available through the MHSAA (www.mhsaa.com).

The goal of these courses is to help coaches and athletic administrators become better prepared to meet the needs and demands of their profession. These courses may be used by graduate students as part of a master’s program and/or for permanent teaching certification for teachers in physical education or related disciplines. Masters of Arts in Education students looking for a concentration in coaching. Coaches of youth, high school, and collegiate athletes. Administrators of athletic programs

For information on admission to this program, contact Kinesiology or visit the Coaching Education site.

To apply for this program, contact Kinesiology or visit the program site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

For information about financial aid, including loans, available for students at Michigan State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid site.

Michigan State University serves the distance and continuing education needs of organizations by offering program customization, group sales, and consulting services through MSU Global Online Connection. To learn more, visit the MSU Global site.

Courses in this program are taught via the Internet. In order to participate in this program, students must be comfortable with, and have access to, a computer with an Internet connection. For assistance, visit the Student Computer Requirement and Considerations for Computer Use page.

For information about equipment needed to participate in this program, visit the Virtual University's Basic Equipment page.

Larry Lauer, Ph D?
Director of Coaching Education and Development
Institute for the Study of Youth Sports
209 IM Sports Circle
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-353-5395
Email: lauerl@msu.edu