Simpson College offers, for those who wish to pursue the coaching profession, the Iowa State Board of Educational Examiners Coaching Authorization. The coaching experiences, information and learning opportunities acquired through this course of study does not necessarily qualify participants to immediately become head coaches of all varsity sports. Sports Administration majors are encouraged to take Psychology 201. Students seeking licensure in teaching must take Education 165 in lieu of Psychology 201. After completion of the coaching authorization course work, a student who obtains a teaching license in the state of Iowa, may then change the authorization status to a coaching endorsement with the Iowa State Board of Educational Examiners. Coaching endorsement, K-12, may then be placed on the Iowa teaching certificate.
Physical Education 319, Coaching Internship, is not required, but highly recommended. It is through this learning experience that students are able to gain valuable insight as to what the real profession of coaching has to offer. Students, in most cases, must now apply for the coaching authorization before they are able to obtain a coaching position, for the internship or a job, in the state of Iowa. It is recommended that students pursue a coaching opportunity for credit after the course work is completed, to help enhance the knowledge and experience base in coaching from the Simpson College program.
Coaching Authorization course requirements:
Psyc 201 Human Growth and Development (Educ 165)
PhyE 201 Basic Athletic Training
Phye 240 Kinesiology and Body Mechanics
PhyE 300 Foundations of Coaching
PhyE 319 Coaching Internship (Recommended)
201. Human Growth and Development
Growth and development of the individual from conception through adulthood are examined emphasizing physical, cognitive and social factors influencing personality formation and behavior. Attention is given to relevant research and theory concerning physical and social growth, cognitive and moral development, play and parenting. (Not open to those who have received credit for Education 165). Same as Social Work 201. Three hours.
201. Basic Athletic Training
Methods of athletic training and conditioning and the prevention and care of athletic injuries are studied. Practical experience in taping and wrapping techniques are included. There is a minimum charge to each student for tape fees. Prerequisite Biology 104 or Biology 111. Three hours.
The organization, administration, financing, legal responsibilities and ethics of athletic programs for both men and women. The philosophy, psychology and scientific principles of coaching with emphasis on experiences and problems related to high school athletics. Prerequisite: two of the following three courses: Physical Education 201, Physical Education 330, or Education 165 or Psyc 201. Three hours.
240. Kinesiology and Body Mechanics
Anatomy and its application in movement, mechanics and muscular exercise in relation to sports, posture, corrective exercise and everyday living. Three hours.