The Value of Internships in a NCACE Accredited Coaching Education Program

Abstract

A program that has obtained national accreditation is highly viewed by a university as a necessity for academic success and marketability. Acquiring a nationally accredited coaching education program benefits both the university and the students. It enables the university to advertise this program's availability, thus increasing the university's marketability in attracting incoming students. Students enrolled in the program will be provided learning experiences that enable them to develop the knowledge, skills, and values associated with effective coaching. Once completed, graduates will have a better understanding of how a coach's actions and behaviors affect the family, school or organization, community, and the total growth and development of an athlete as a person.