PEC 298 - Health Sciences Applied to Coaching 3 cr.

One of the mandated courses leading to coaching certification in New York State, this course offers students the opportunity to develop an understanding of selected principles of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as they apply to coaching sports activities. Lecture content includes procedures for health examinations, proper conditioning, nutrition, injury prevention vs. injury treatment, climatic and chronic problems, taping, steroid usage, and first aid for athletic injuries. Students who successfully complete this course will receive the New York State Education Department certificate First Aid for Coaches (valid for three years), and the New York State Education certificate CPR for Coaches (valid for one year). Students who wish to earn an American Red Cross certification for more extensive first aid training should enroll in HEA 117 - Emergency Care and First Aid 3 cr.. The HEA 117 course, however, cannot be used in place of PEC 298 for the New York State Coaching Certification.