TFA: Course Catalog

201. Track & Field Technical Certification. (15 Hours – Successful completion of exam required for certification)

251. Track & Field Technical Certification Online. (15 Hours – Successful completion of exam required for certification)

302. Sprint, Hurdle & Relay Event Specialist Certification. (36 Hours – Successful completion of exam and project required for certification)

303. Jumping Event Specialist Certification. (36 Hours – Successful completion of exam and project required for certification)

304. Throwing Event Specialist Certification. (36 Hours – Successful completion of exam and project required for certification)

305. Endurance Event Specialist Certification. (36 Hours – Successful completion of exam and project required for certification)

306. Combined Event Specialist Certification. (36 Hours – Successful completion of exam and project required for certification)

307. Head Collegiate Coaching Certification. (12 Hours – Successful completion of exam required for certification)

310. Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification. (21 Hours – Successful completion of exam and project required for certification)

321. Speed Specialist Certification Course. (14 Hours – Successful completion of exam and project required for certification)

402. Program Management for Track and Field. (6 Hours)

403. Testing and Measurement in Track and Field Coaching. (4 Hours)

404. Meet Management for the Track and Field Coach. (6 Hours)

405. Sports Psychology for the Track and Field Coach. (6 Hours)

406. Injury Management for the Track and Field Coach. (6 Hours)

407. Weight Training for Track and Field. (6 Hours)

408. Sports Science for the Speed and Power Events. (12 Hours)

409. Sports Science for the Endurance Events. (12 Hours)

410. Performance Nutrition for Track and Field. (3 Hours)

501. Short Sprints Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Short Sprints Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 302, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 302

502. Long Sprints Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Long Sprints Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 302, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 302

503. Hurdles Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Hurdles Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 302, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 302

504. Horizontal Jumps Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Horizontal Jumps Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 303, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 303

505. High Jump Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for High Jump Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 303, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 303

506. Pole Vault Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Pole Vault Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 303, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 303

507. Hammer Throw Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Hammer Throw Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 304, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 304

508. Javelin Throw Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Javelin Throw Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 304, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 304

509. Shot Put and Discus Throw Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Shot Put and Discus Throw Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 304, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 304

510. Middle Distances Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Middle Distances Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 305, 403, 405, 406, 409, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 305

511. Long Distances Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Long Distances Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 305, 403, 405, 406, 409, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 305

513. Cross Country Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Cross Country Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 305, 403, 405, 406, 409, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 305

514. Combined Events Advanced Endorsement. (15 Hours)

Minimum Requirements for Combined Events Advanced Endorsement include either:

3 years of formal coaching experience and courses 306, 403, 405, 406, 408, and your choice of 407 or 310 OR
10 years of formal coaching experience and course 306

601. USTFCCCA Convention Educational Seminars. CEU Verification Form Required

*See Academy policies for ways to extend an existing certification

701. Short Sprints Mentorship.