Coaching classes at SWCC
Southwestern Community College Adult and Continuing Education will be offering Coaching Authorization beginning June 15, 2009. The first class, Anatomy and Physiology, will meet in Creston as well as the Ethics class. The other three classes will be held at the SWCC Osceola Center. The 55-hour series runs through July 2 and consists of: Anatomy and Physiology, Theory of Coaching, Coaching Ethics, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, and Human Growth and Development or Physical Development.
Iowa law requires a person to have a coaching endorsement or authorization if: a person is “directing” the team or play, “prescribing” who should play and at what position, or who needs to work on certain skills. Coaches are considered individuals who are employed by a school district under the provisions of an extracurricular athletic contract or employed by a non-public school in a position responsible for an extracurricular athletic activity.
Volunteer coaches are also required to hold a coaching endorsement or authorization.
The Ethics portion satisfies the requirement implemented July 1, 2000, for anyone applying for renewal of their coaching authorization that must complete one renewal activity/course relating to the knowledge and understanding of professional ethics and legal responsibilities of coaches.
For a schedule and registration information visit our website at www.swcciowa.edu/adulted or call Southwestern Community College Adult and Continuing Education at 641-782-1449, 641-782-1441 or 1-800-247-4023 ext. 449 or 441. You may also contact the SWCC Osceola Center at 641-342-3531. Pre-registration is required by June 10.
