The U200 Development Coaches Course: Sports Science is an online video course designed specifically for entry-level competitive coaches working with Levels 1–4 athletes. Ideal for recreational, pre-team, and beginning-level competitive coaches, this course explores the foundational principles of sports science, including nutrition, psychology, biomechanics, and injury prevention. Participants will gain practical knowledge to better understand their athletes’ physical and mental development, allowing them to plan and lead safe, effective, and successful workouts. U200 provides an essential sports science foundation to support school-age and Level 1–4 athletes in both performance and long-term well-being.
Course Details
This course consists of four video segments and takes approximately 3 hours to complete. It may be taken over multiple sessions, with progress saved automatically. After successful completion, the course will remain accessible for review at any time.
Minors taking the course must be logged in to their own profile, not their parent/guardian profile, to receive credit for the course. View page 2 of the Parent How-To Guide for further information.
To print course certificates, individuals must have an active USA Gymnastics membership (Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Judge, Owner/Managing Director, or Athlete).
Fees & Policies
$15 for USA Gymnastics Members: Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Owner/Managing Director, Judge, Meet Director, Athlete (age 14 and older)
$35 for Non-Members (note: certificates are unavailable to Non-Members)
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Course fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual.
Course registrants must be a minimum of 14 years old.
Member Clubs have the option to register staff members for this course through Group Processing.
This is an online course!
Online courses are a great way to complete courses on your own time and on your own schedule.
Registration
Click the button below to register for the U200 Development Coaches Course: Sports Science online. You must be logged in to register (username and personal password—which you created).
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Click the button below to begin or continue taking this course after payment has been submitted. You must be logged in to begin/continue. (user name and personal password—which you created).
Technical Recommendations & Support
This course performs best on the Chrome browser using a desktop or laptop computer. Third-party cookies should be enabled to ensure course completion is recorded. For technical assistance, please contact education@usagym.org and include your device type, browser (and version), internet speed, and a screenshot of any error messages (if applicable).
Disclaimer
This educational offering does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials herein are for general information purposes only. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this course are hereby expressly disclaimed.
