Coaching Certification Program

The CSB/SJU coaching certification program satisfies standards created by the state of Minnesota and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Students complete coursework designed to improve knowledge of coaching fundamentals, facilitate skill development, and enhance safety.

The GOALS for the CSB/SJU coaching certification program are as follows:

Goal #1: To develop effective coaches based on the American Sports Education Program (ACEP) model of effective coaching.

• Objective 1.1: The student will develop the knowledge necessary to be an effective coach based on the ACEP model of effective coaching.
• Objective 1.2: The student will demonstrate the skills necessary to be an effective coach based on the ACEP model of effective coaching.

Goal #2: To demonstrate an awareness of the role of gender in coaching sports

• Objective 2.1: The student will comprehend the role of gender in coaching and sport performance.
• Objective 2.2: The student will comprehend the role of Title IX in influencing sport and sport participation.

Goal #3: To demonstrate service and leadership qualities

• Objective 3.1: The student will engage in service and leadership activities related to coaching.

Please contact Janna LaFountaine, at (320) 363-5567 for additional information. 

Requirements for the Coaching Certification: 10 credits plus a zero credit coaching practicum.

One course from the following list (although 2 theory courses are highly recommended):

Students enrolled at CSB/SJU prior to fall of 2005 have the option of completing the Coaching Certification Curriculum as described in the 2003-2005 Academic Catalog or by completing the revised curriculum as presented in the 2005-2007 Academic Catalog.  Attached is a description of how those "transitional" students can satisfy the requirements:

Transitional students

Additional information on coaching certification:

1. It is the student's responsibility to pick up a form at the registrars' office called "Audit for a Minor."  Complete the form with the courses completed and the courses you are intending to complete in the proper section.  Bring the completed form to the P.E. chair for a signature.
2. The Coaching Practicum may be completed prior to graduation or the student may complete Practicum after graduation and submit the course requirements to the Practicum Coordinator (Janna LaFountaine) upon completion.
3. Employment as a coach after graduation may fulfill the Practicum requirement.  However, please consult with the Practicum Coordinator regarding restrictions on the type of coaching experiences that will fulfill this requirement.
4.  The Physical Education Department receives a number of requests for Independent Learning Projects (ILPs) each year due to course scheduling conflicts or potential overloading of credits.  The department policy is to discourage ILPs as the quality of the learning experience is not the same as the traditional college course.
5. The Physical Education Department encourages students to begin taking the coaching courses early in his/her college career.