Coaching, Minor

The coaching minor provides theoretical and practical knowledge and experiences in preparation for coaching youth, adolescents, and/or adults in sport and physical activity contexts. Principles of coaching, the care and prevention of injury, the psychosocial aspects of sport participation, and sport-specific coaching methods provide a foundation for a coaching career or other related opportunities.

Theoretical Foundations (14 hours)

Students will need to take the following required courses:

PE 267 - Principles of Athletic Coaching Credits: 3
HPE 240 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3
HPE 375 - Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity Credits: 3
HPE 320 - Performance Testing and Prescription Credits: 3
PE 315 - Theory & Practice of Strength & Conditioning for Coaches Credits: 2

Coaching Strategies and Techniques (4 hours)

Students should select two courses from the following:

PE 300 - Coaching Baseball Credits: 2
PE 301 - Coaching Basketball Credits: 2
PE 302 - Coaching Football Credits: 2
PE 303 - Coaching Golf Credits: 2
PE 304 - Coaching Soccer Credits: 2
PE 306 - Coaching Softball Credits: 2
PE 307 - Coaching Tennis Credits: 2
PE 308 - Coaching Track and Field Credits: 2
PE 309 - Coaching Volleyball Credits: 2
PE 483 - Coaching Practicum Credits: 2