Physical Education Athletic Coaching Certificate

The below classes meet the New York State Education Department requirements to receive a coaching certificate and coach in the public schools. Once courses are complete, an application process to the state education department must take place This application process is done through the public schools. The certificate candidate is not qualified to teach physical education. For example, a person with certification as an English Teacher, by completing the requirements for this certification, could coach in the public schools.

Students interested in seeking coaching certification should contact Ms. Rhonda Faunce, Director of Athletics, Emerson Hall, (607) 735-1732, rfaunce@elmira.edu. The HEGIS number is 5506.10.