Athletic Coaching Permit

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An athletic coaching permit is a type of educator permit which qualifies individuals to teach in specific fields, have specific leadership roles, or assist teachers with classroom support. The requirements for this type of permit include: 1) coursework through a regionally-accredited institution of higher education for the areas of care and prevention of athletic injuries and coaching methodology or theory; and 2) documentation of completion of first aid, health, and safety for coaches, fundamentals of coaching, and concussion in sports courses within the three years prior to application for the permit. Please visit the SD Department of Education website for more information on the athletic coaching permit and the SD High School Activities Association for information on coaching requirements in South Dakota. A coaching minor is suggested, coursework is listed below.

Athletic Coaching Educator Permit Requirements

Course Recommendations

PE 354 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3 credits
In addition, a teacher candidate who wishes to serve as a 7-12 varsity coach must also take the coaching class in each sport for which he/she wishes to serve as a varsity coach.
PE 469 - Coaching Baseball/Softball 1 credit
PE 470 - Coaching Basketball 1 credit
PE 471 - Coaching Football 1 credit
PE 473 - Coaching Track and Field/Cross Country 1 credit
PE 474 - Coaching Wrestling 1 credit
PE 475 - Coaching Volleyball 1 credit
PE 477 - Coaching Soccer 1 credit