Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Program Title:	Athletic Coaching and Leadership
Career Cluster:	Business, Management & Administration

College Credit Certificate	
CIP Number	0531050400	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Sport Management AS degree program (1531050400).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Business, Management & Administration career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Business, Management & Administration career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to Coaching Principles and Strategies, Leadership Development in Athletics, Athletic Program Management and Administration, Ethical and Legal Considerations in Athletics, Communication and Motivation in Coaching, Talent Identification and Development, and Sports Analytics and Performance Analysis. Overall, a College Credit Certificate in Athletic Coaching and Leadership provides students with a comprehensive understanding of coaching principles, leadership development, and the various aspects of managing and leading in the world of athletics.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting 18 credit hours.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related AS and AAS degrees.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of the sport management field.
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical factors in sport management and related areas.
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills to support decision-making.
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of event and sport management.
05.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Athletic Coaching and Leadership
CIP Number:		0531050400
Program Length:	18 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Sport Management AS degree program (1531050400).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices of the sport management field.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explain the history and evolution of the sport management field, including key events, figures, and organizations.	
01.02	Discuss the various subfields within sport management, including sport marketing, event management, facility management, and athlete management.	
01.03	Analyze current trends, issues, and challenges facing the sport management industry, such as globalization, technology, and sustainability.	
01.04	Apply principles and theories from related disciplines, such as business, law, and psychology, to various sport management scenarios and case studies.	
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical factors in sport management and related areas.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Explain key legal and ethical principles that apply to sport management.	
02.02	Analyze contemporary issues and challenges related to ethics and social responsibility in the sport industry.	
02.03	Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to hypothetical or real-world scenarios in sport management.	
02.04	Evaluate the impacts of legal and ethical factors on sport organizations and individuals, including potential consequences and liability.	
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills to support decision-making.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify and explain the key components of effective communication.	
03.02	Apply communication strategies to facilitate productive and respectful discussions among stakeholders.	
03.03	Evaluate the effectiveness of different communication channels and technologies in various decision-making contexts.	
03.04	Use communication skills to present and explain complex information and data in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner to support evidence-based decision-making.	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of event and sport management.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Explain the fundamental principles and practices of event and sport management.	
04.02	Analyze the roles and functions of event and sport managers and leaders, and apply effective leadership strategies to manage teams, athletes, and staff.	
04.03	Develop and evaluate event and sport management plans and strategies for different types of events and organizations, such as amateur sports, professional teams, and global competitions.	
04.04	Apply principles of effective communication, motivation, and teamwork to promote positive team dynamics and performance in esports or related areas, and evaluate the impact of leadership styles on athlete well-being and organizational outcomes.	
05.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify key employability skills, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management.	
05.02	Develop strategies for enhancing employability skills through formal education, work experience, and other forms of professional development.	
05.03	Assess personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to employability skills.	
05.04	Evaluate the impact of technological advances, demographic changes, and global trends on the demand for different employability skills, and identify strategies for adapting to changing market conditions.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.