Coaching Authorization / Ethics

This four-week online course satisfies the requirements for the Iowa Coaching Authorization, including the mandatory Ethics training. Designed for aspiring high school and youth sport coaches, the course provides essential instruction in injury prevention, player safety, and professional conduct. Students complete all coursework asynchronously and must demonstrate competency in each area to earn the authorization.

Award Type:

Certificate of Completion from Iowa Western Community College & Coaching Authorization Certification

Educational Objective:

Professional - Prepares students for Iowa Coaching Authorization and Ethics certification

Learning Outcomes:

Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of a Coach
Legal and Ethical Foundations of Coaching Authorization
Establishing Coaching Agreements
Decision-Making Within Authorized Scope
Collaboration and Referrals
Documentation and Accountability
Cultural and Contextual Sensitivity

Tuition:

$495.00

Length of Course:

55 Contact Hours & online

Course Outline:

Approximate time for reading book and viewing “Convenient Coaching Lectures”

1 Sports Psychology 1 Martens Ch 1-5 80 pages ~1 hr. Lectures 1-3 ~ 1 hr.

2. Sports Psychology 2 Martens Ch 6-8 66 pages ~1 hr. Lectures 4-6 ~2 hr. 

3. Sports Physiology 1 Martens Ch 13-15 84 pages ~1 hr. Lectures 8-9 ~ 1 hr. 

4. Sports Physiology 2 Martens Ch 16-17 50 pages ~1/2 hr. Lecture 10 ~ 1 hr.

5. Sports Pedagogy Martens Ch 9-12 72 pages ~1 hr. Lectures 11-13 ~ 1/2 hr.

6. Sports Management Martens Ch 18-19 46 pages ~1/2 hr. Lectures 14-16 ~ 3/4 hr.

7. Sports Wrap up Martens Ch 20 30 pages ~1/2 hr. Lectures 14 ~ 1/2 hr. 

Admission Requirements:

None (Open Enrollment)

Attendance Requirements:

• Students must complete all modules by course end date

• Progress is self-paced but must meet weekly benchmarks to stay on track

• Incomplete coursework may delay authorization processing

Instructor Qualification:

Instructor is registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching.