COACHES: Preview the below document outlining NCEP requirements and waiver procedures.
Coaching Education Program Information
Note: All coaches (head, assistants & volunteers) must to be properly certified and cleared in FinalForms prior to assuming their role as a coach.
Member School NCEP Compliance:
- All schools are required to submit all coaches certification information on FinalForms. (Head, Assistant and Volunteer, paid or non-paid)
- Click HERE for the NIAA Coaches' Playbook for assisting coaches in navigating FinalForms.
NEED TO TAKE THE CLASSES? - see links below
The National Federation (NFHS) and the Human Kinetics: Coach Education both offer online courses for coaches certification. Credit card payments only.
NFHS Links:
- NFHSLearn home page
- Purchase NFHS Online Class - Fundamentals of Coaching
- Purchase NFHS Online Class - First Aid, Health and Safety
- FREE NFHS Online Class - Concussion in Sports (Must be renewed every 3 years)
Need More Help? - NFHSLearn Tutorial
- NFHS Help Desk - Having trouble getting logged in, purchasing or accessing courses, click on "Help" on the website, call 317-565-2023, or email the NFHS Help Desk and they will assist you. The email address is: admin@nfhslearn.com. Available 10:00 AM (EST) to Midnight (Mon-Fri) and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) (Sat-Sun).
Human Kinetics Links:
- Human Kinetics (previously “ASEP”)/NIAA home page
- Purchase Human Kinetics Coaching Principles with Print Book
- Purchase Human Kinetics Coaching Principles with Ebook $10 savings
- Purchase Human Kinetics Sport First Aid with Print Book
- Purchase Human Kinetics Sport First Aid with Ebook $10 savings
Need More Help? - Human Kinetics FAQ
- HKCE Customer Support - call (800) 747-5698 or email support@hkusa.com. Customer Support is available Mon-Fri 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT. Closed on Fridays in summer.
CHECK TO SEE IF A COACH IS PROPERLY CERTIFIED - see links below
- NFHS Coaches Pass List - Click Here to see if a coach is properly certified by NFHS
- Human Kinetics Pass List - Click Here to see if a coach is properly certified by Human Kinetics Coach Education (previously “ASEP”)
The NFHS Coaching Education Honor Roll Program - VIEW PROMO VIDEO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ: Which NIAA regulation deals with Coaches Education requirements and what are they?
ANSWER: NAC 385B.798 requires that all coaches be properly certified. Coaches must complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety, NFHS Concussion in Sports class (must be renewed every three years), as well as being current in their CPR certification.
FAQ: Are these classes only available online?
ANSWER: Yes
FAQ: Who is required to take these classes?
ANSWER: ALL COACHES (Head, Assistant and Volunteer)
FAQ: Do courses completed prior to the online offerings still valid?
ANSWER: Yes. Only for prior completion of the Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid courses. Documentation (Waiver Letter from NIAA) must be uploaded into FinalForms.
FAQ: Are there exceptions in place to have NCEP requirement(s) waived?
ANSWER: Yes. The First Aid course may be waived if the coach is a registered EMT or has taken a equivalent course (see NCEP info sheet for details). The Fundamentals of Coaching may be waived if the coach has a degree in Coaching or Physical Education (transcript required). Documentation (Waiver Letter from NIAA) must be uploaded into FinalForms.
