Online Coaching Certification Courses Print SUNY Cortland: Courses Offered: Course One: The Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education Course Two: Health Sciences Applied to Coaching Course Three: Theory and Techniques of Coaching This course is specific to one sport. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) requires that for "contact/strenuous sports" (identified in the NYSPHSAA Handbook) Course Three must be repeated for each sport for which certification is sought. Course Three is partially based on the application of principles from Courses One and Two. Click here to register for one of these courses through SUNY Cortland. Customizable Professional Development: Courses Offered: Course One: Health Sciences Applied to Coaching Course Two: Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of Athletics Course Three: Theory and Techniques of Coaching Click here to register for one of these courses through Customizable Professional Development.