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TC3 Transfer Planning for Coaching

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Coaching, (CCH), B.S.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Of those, 40 major-required credits can be transferred. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at TC3

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

ENGL 100 (GE & major required)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

ENGL 101 (GE & major required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP): EXS 410 Ethics in Sports

no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):
EXS 290 Social Problems & Issues in Sport and Exercise

no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

________ (required GE)

Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.): BIO 110 Principles of Biology I (4 cr.)

BIOL 104 (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU):

_______________

Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

PSYC 103 (major required)

The Arts (GEAR):

_______________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_______________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

________________

World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)

_____ 101 (required for B.S.)

Additional Major-Requirements

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at TC3

BIO 301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)

BIOL 201

BIO 302 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)

BIOL 202

EXS 100 Intro to Kinesiology

RECR 112 (Spring only)

EXS 397 Exercise Physiology I

RECR 232 (Spring only)

PSY 333 Developmental Psychology

PSYC 263 (Spring only)

CAP 100 Intro to Computer Applications

Must do all 3 – CAPS 111, 121, 131

HLH 120 Responding to Emergencies (2 cr.)

HLTH 205

PED 189 Aquatics (1 cr.)

FITN 101 OR 102

PED 1XX Elective Activity Courses (2 cr.)

FITN 163 AND FITN 215

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Coaching

School of Professional Studies

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

  • To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
  • Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
  • If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Coaching

Coaching’s key attributes are strong teaching skills, motivation to work hard and excellent communication. At SUNY Cortland, you’ll hone your ability to teach athletic skills, learn how to provide generalized fitness training and encourage athletes to excel in physical and competitive environments. Athletes and coaches motivate each other to perform at higher levels; their relationship demands commitment, awareness and dedication.

Career Potential

  • Professional and collegiate sports
  • Secondary and intermediate schools
  • Occupational settings

What Will I Learn?

  • Use your knowledge of physiology, nutrition and corrective techniques to help players improve their game
  • Help motivate players to reach their goals
  • Develop personal relationships with players
  • Plan and oversee practices
  • Instruct groups or individuals in the basics of sports
  • Demonstrate techniques
  • Find and recruit potential athletes, often arranging athletic scholarships
  • Negotiate contracts with pro athletes and their representatives

Applying to Cortland

  • SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
  • Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
  • After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.