Wyo. Code R. 019-0001-8
Teaching Standards Board, Professional
Chapter 8: Coach, Driver Education, Gifted & Talented
Effective Date: 07/09/2007 to 11/17/2009
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 019.0001.8.07092007
Section 1. Basic Programs for Teachers Holding Certificates. These programs are designed for teachers who have completed an approved program as identified or at the completion of their training will hold, Standard Certificate. These programs are designed to develop competencies in: Coaching, Driver Education and Gifted and Talented.
Section 2. Coaching Program Approval Standards. The following Standards pertain to programs for preparing teachers to coach.
(a) Standard I. The program shall require demonstrated competence in the application of current theory and technique associated with injury prevention, injury care, injury rehabilitation and proper fitting of protective equipment and supplies.
(b) Standard II. The program shall require demonstrated competence in safety and emergency care education. The program shall include certification in CPR and the expanded course material in first aid.
(c) Standard III. The program shall require demonstrated competence in the application of current theory and technique associated with the psycho-social effects of coaching and competition.
(d) Standard IV. The program shall require demonstrated competence in the application of current theory and technique associated with the physiological and kinesthetically content areas of the sport.
(e) Standard V. The program shall require demonstrated competence in the application of current theory and technique associated with teaching and evaluating skills in specific sports and strategies appropriate to maturational levels in the specific sport area.
(f) Standard VI. The program shall require knowledge of the legal issues of coaching.
(a) In order to qualify for an assistant athletic coach the applicant must be a certified teacher.
(b) Have successfully completed a Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury class taught by an NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) certified trainer, equivalent to a two (2) hour credit course taught at a college or university.
(c) Have successfully completed a current first aid class that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as part of the class. One of the following classes meets this requirement:
(i) First aid class at a college or university with an approved program for athletic coaches;
(ii) American Red Cross First Aid Class, National Safety Council Green Cross, or curriculum which meets or exceeds the criteria established by the American Red Cross;
(iii) American Athletic Coaching Effectiveness Program (ACEP)/National Federation of Interscholastic Athletic Coaching Education Program (NFICEP) Sport First Aid Class.
(d) Have successfully completed one of the following:
(i) Scientific foundations of athletic coaching class at a college or university with a program approved for athletic coaches;
(ii) NFICEP athletic coaching education sport science course;
(iii) ACEP athletic coaching education sport science course; Program for Athletic Coaches’ Education (PACE) athletic coaching education course;
(iv) A passing score on the National High School Athletic Coaches Certification Examination. This information must be submitted to the Professional Teaching Standards Board by the Columbia Assessment Services.
(a) In order to qualify for head coach the applicant must be a certified teacher.
(b) Have successfully completed a Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury class taught by an NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) certified trainer, equivalent to a two (2) hour credit course taught at a college or university.
(c) Have successfully completed a current first aid class that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as part of the class. One of the following classes meets this requirement:
(i) First aid class at a college or university with an approved program for athletic coaches;
(ii) American Red Cross First Aid Class, National Safety Council Green Cross, or curriculum which meets or exceeds the criteria established by the American Red Cross;
(iii) American Athletic Coaching Effectiveness Program (ACEP)/National Federation of Interscholastic Athletic Coaching Education Program (NFICEP) Sport First Aid Class.
(d) Have successfully completed one of the following:
(i) Scientific foundations of athletic coaching class at a college or university with a program approved for athletic coaches;
(ii) NFICEP athletic coaching education sport science course;
(iii) ACEP athletic coaching education sport science course; Program for Athletic Coaches' Education (PACE) athletic coaching education course;
(iv) A passing score on the National High School Athletic Coaches Certification Examination. This information must be submitted to the Professional Teaching Standards Board by the Columbia Assessment Services.
(e) Have successfully completed one of the following:
(i) Document one year of successful athletic coaching experience with middle school/junior high or high school age students in the appropriate sport under the supervision of a certificate holder endorsed for athletic coach. This must be documented by having a positive letter of recommendation sent by his/her athletic coaching supervisor. The letter must address how this individual meets the skills, competencies, and knowledge as required under the Program Approval Standards for athletic coaching. This experience can be documented through involvement in a middle/junior high or high school setting, or youth community agency outside of public education.
(ii) Successfully completed a sport specific techniques and tactics course from NFICEP or ACEP in the appropriate sport.
(iii) Successfully completed a methods course (techniques and tactics) for the appropriate sport from a college or university.
(f) Renewal requirements include verification of current first aid, CPR or equivalent EMT certification.
Section 5. Driver Education Program Approval Standards. The following Standards pertain to programs for preparing teachers of driver education.
(a) Standard I. The program shall require demonstrated competence in the basic principles of traffic safety and driver education.
(b) Standard II. The program shall require knowledge of methods and materials in driver education.
(c) Standard III. The program shall require knowledge of administrative procedures, practices and policies required for organizing and operating a driver education program.
(d) Standard IV. The program shall require knowledge of current trends in driver education.
(e) Standard V. The program shall require knowledge of methods of providing students with positive attitudes toward safe driving as well as the needed skills for safe driving.
(f) Standard VI. The program shall require a supervised practicum in driver education.
Section 6. Gifted and Talented Program Approval. The following standards pertain to programs which prepare teachers of the gifted and talented, k-12.