Intercollegiate Athletic Competition, Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Intercollegiate Athletic Competition is for students who successfully participate in intercollegiate training courses, physical education courses or compete on an intercollegiate sports team. This certificate recognizes students for their commitment, athletic and academic achievements, and dedication to representing the College in their selected sport. 

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Identify and apply various game strategies in the execution of technical skills.\n\n
  • Work within a team to accomplish a common goal and represent the college.\n
  • Improve cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Required Core
Select one course from the following:3
Sport in Society
Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance
Select 5 units from the following:5
Fundamentals of Football
Skill Development for Baseball
Skill Development for Volleyball
Skill Development for Soccer - Men
Skill Development for Soccer - Women
Skill Development for Beach Volleyball
Skill Development for Basketball - Men
Skill Development for Basketball - Women
Skill Development for Football
Skill Development for Golf
Skill Development for Softball
Skill Development for Tennis
Varsity Athletic Conditioning
Intercollegiate Basketball: Women
Intercollegiate Softball: Women
Intercollegiate Volleyball: Women
Intercollegiate Soccer: Women
Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball: Women
Intercollegiate Football: Men
Intercollegiate Basketball: Men
Intercollegiate Baseball: Men
Intercollegiate Soccer: Men
Intercollegiate Track and Field: Women and Men
Intercollegiate Cross Country: Women and Men
Elements of Football I
Tennis I
Soccer I
Swimming I
Pickleball I
Flag Football I
Competitive Swimming I
Volleyball I
Introduction to Basketball
Martial Arts/Self-Defense I
Beach Volleyball I
Select one course from the following:1
Core Fitness Training
Distance Training
Aerobic Conditioning
Personal Fitness
Beginning Weight Training
Intermediate Weight Training
Advanced Weight Training
Circuit Training
Independent Fitness and Testing Program
List A
Select one course from the following:3
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Theory of Coaching
Introduction to Careers in Sports Medicine and Allied Health
Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
Principles of Exercise Prescription and Program Design
List B
Select two courses from two different areas:6
Area 1 - Communications
Introduction to Public Speaking
Small Group Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Area 2 - Arts and Humanities
Mexican-American and Chicano Art
African-American Arts and Music
Introduction to Philosophy
Women in United States History
United States History to 1877
United States History from 1865
African Americans in U.S. History to 1877
African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present
Area 3 - Social Science (any course not already selected)
Sport in Society
Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance
American Government and Politics
Introduction to Psychology
Lifespan Development
Total Units18

Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.