Sport Coaching and Human Performance KENYA, DERRICK, AYAN, JEREMY

EDUC 3100

Sport Coaching

Definition of a Coach: someone who is involved in the direction, instruction, and training of the operation of the sports team.

Different levels of Coaching:

-Middle school, High School, Youth Sports, collegiate, club sports, semi-pro

Supported by a staff of assistants to help support coach and team

Exp. Strength coaches, Nutritionists, trainers

Human Performance

Deals with the body and what your body is capable of

Getting Started

Georgia State University University of Florida University of Louisville University of Southern California

Career Options

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Strength & conditioning trainer, sports coach, sport nutritionist, clinical exercise physiologist, exercise therapist, personal trainer, sports administration.

Master in Sport and Exercise Science

Sport trainer, specialized sports consultant

Educational Requirements

4 year Degree

Bachelors in Exercise Science, Kinesiology(strength resistance test based on the physical connection between muscles, glands and organs), Nutrition and Fitness, Physical Education, or Sports Medicine

Public School- Need to be certified

CPR and First Aid certified

Athletic Coaches- Median annual Salary $29,150

Personal Trainer- Median annual Salary $27,00-$40,00

Exercise Specialists- Median annual Salary $33,00-$40,000

Atlanta Human Performance Center

Dr. Evans ( CEO) masters in Exercise Physiology- Ga State

Physical therapy private practice (offer several different services)

*Fitness assessment, sport conditioning, personal training, sport injuries, stretching and strength exercises, patient education, nutrition assessment

Physical therapy and fitness practice combined (gym available to work out)

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Sports And Medicine Program they have a section for Athletic Trainers

Assist with rehabilitation of injured athletes

Services offered: ACL injury prevention, Dry Needling, swimming program, sports nutrition etc.

Offer a student athletic training workshop- people interested in sports medicine can attend

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