Iowa Western Community College

Prerequisites

• Students must be at least 18 years old
• Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Required books are needed for pre-assignment one week prior to class
• Sports First Aid (Melinda Flegel 5th edition) and
• Successful Coaching (Rainer Martens 5th edition)

Mandatory Requirements

• Students must register no later than one week before the class begins
• There is one week of pre-homework. There is one week of mandatory 1-hour Zoom session with the instructor. There is also one week of post homework.
• Coursework completion includes a variety of training: CPR Training, Concussions, and a 55-hour training workshop
• State of Iowa application requires a background check and fingerprinting, to be discussed in class

This is a 3-week online course. Iowa Western offers the required coursework to apply for the State of Iowa (BOEE) Coaching Authorization.  Completion of this course and BOEE application allows one to be an assistant or head coach of any sport K-12 in Iowa. For more information , visit: Iowa Board of Educational Examiners