Coaching Academy
Are you inspired to pursue coaching? This Academy will assist you in achieving your
coaching authorization in Iowa. The program includes theory of coaching, human growth
and development, and care of athletic injuries. The Coaching Authorization will allow
you to pursue coaching opportunities while working towards a teaching degree or as
a non-teaching professional.
Coaching is…
- Teaching athletes skills
- Improving performance
- Developing strategies to win
- Ensuring player safety
Coaching jobs provide…
- Ability to share your passion for a sport
- Leadership skills
- Reward of serving others
- Additional income
Coaching Authorization
During High School
Term 1 - Fall, 5 credits
- PEC:110 Coaching Ethics, Techniques and Theory, 1 credit
- PEC:115 Athletic Development and Human Growth OR PSY:121 Developmental Psychology, 1 credit
- PICK ONE, 1 credit:
- BIO:157 Human Biology
- BIO:163 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
- BIO:168 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- PEC:123 Anatomy for Coaching
- PEC:127 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, 2 credits
Award: Coaching Authorization, 5 credits
Careers in Coaching
- High School Athletic Coach
Teaches fundamental skills in a sport, providing training and instruction to help athletes improve performance and teamwork. High school coaches typically work in teaching positions with the school. - Youth Sports Coach
Encourage and help young athletes play their best individually or as a team in a wide range of sports such as baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and more. May be a volunteer or work in education. - Collegiate Athletic Coach
Oversees all aspects of a college’s athletic program, including recruiting top talent, organizing practices, developing skills, preparing athletes for competition and ensuring students keep up with their studies. - Professional Athletic Coach
Trains, guides and motivates professional athletes to defeat the competition using extensive knowledge of rules, strategies and techniques of their sports. Many also focus on recruiting new athletes.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
t is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.).
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please
contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa
Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222,
equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of
Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD
(800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.