FSU COACH Announces New Partnership with the International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK)
FSU COACH, the Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching at Florida State University, is excited to announce a new partnership with the International Organization for Health, Sports, and Kinesiology (IOHSK). This collaboration aims to enhance coach education and professional development on a global scale.
The mission of IOHSK is to provide students, educators, coaches, professors, practitioners, and professionals in the fields of health, sports, and kinesiology with access to educational resources and opportunities. IOHSK supports its members’ education, research, and professional development through workshops, internationally distinguished scholar lecture series, conferences, publications, scholarships, and grants.
Hosung So (pictured left), CEO of IOHSK and professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University San Bernardino, is enthusiastic about the partnership. “On behalf of IOHSK, I am thrilled to establish a prospective and reciprocal relationship with FSU COACH,” said So. “I am confident that this collaboration will foster further educational and professional development opportunities for our members.”
FSU COACH and IOHSK have already identified several key areas for collaboration, paving the way for mutual success and shared achievements.
“This partnership will be driven by well-structured and meticulously designed projects that align with both organizations' goals,” So added.
IOHSK, a global, non-governmental, non-profit professional organization, promotes high-quality research and education in the fields of health, sports, and kinesiology. With over 36,000 members and 1,500 higher education institutions across 108 countries, IOHSK is a multilingual, multiethnic, and multicultural organization dedicated to advancing education and professional development.
Tim Baghurst, Director of FSU COACH and Professor at the FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, also shared his excitement for the partnership.
“We’re delighted to partner with IOHSK and its initiatives, which include improving the quality of coaches worldwide,” said Baghurst. “Because our educational programming is 100% online, this partnership significantly broadens our coach education and development programming to new markets globally. We look forward to working with IOHSK to support its mission of providing exceptional educational opportunities to its members.”
FSU COACH, housed within the FSU College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, offers evidence-based education to athletic coaches and sports professionals worldwide. Through its multidisciplinary approach, FSU COACH equips coaches with the tools needed to excel in their careers. Its fully online programs provide flexible, accessible education that supports coaches at all levels of competition. Learn more at fsu-coach.fsu.edu.