Athletic Coaching Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Athletic Coaching provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to work with an array of individuals at various competitive levels, including youth, interscholastic, club, university, and adult sports leagues.

About the Program

Successful completion of this certificate may result in a national coaching certification provided by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP), now known as Human Kinetics Coach Education.  This certification provides individuals a listing on the National Coaches Registry, which administrators can use to verify coaching education.  The certification requires passing a coaching exam with at least an 80% score.   

Curriculum Requirements

12 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
PET 5769 Principles and Issues in Coaching 3
PET 6235 Motor Learning 3
PET 6766 Advanced Issues in Coaching 3
PET 6256 Sport in Society: Contemporary Issues 3

Admissions and Application Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Program Cost

Plan your investment — tuition rates depend on your residency status and program enrollment type.

Your cost depends upon residency status and whether you are taking the program online or on-campus. For current tuition rates visit the University Controller's Office.

  • Multiply cost per credit hour × 3 credits per course
  • Multiply cost per course × 4 courses (12 total credits)
  • $37 flat fee per semester
  • $30 distance learning fee per online course hour

Florida residency requires a permanent FL address and legal ties (driver's license, voter ID). See the Office of the Registrar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to complete the certificate?

The certificate must be completed within five (5) years.

Program Faculty

Sara Flory

Sara Flory
Professor

Contact Us

Questions about the program?

Contact Sara Flory, PhD