Minor in Coaching

The Coaching minor is designed to provide direction for administrators, coaches, athletes and the public regarding the skills and knowledge that coaches should possess. Domains addressed include: Injury Prevention, Care and Management; Risk Management; Growth, Development and Learning; Training, Conditioning and Nutrition; Social-Psychological Aspects of Coaching; Skills, Tactics and Strategies; Teaching and Administration; and Professional Preparation and Development.

To be eligible for the Coaching minor, candidates must complete 19 credits—12 credits of required courses and 7 credits of elective courses. The candidate must achieve the following in addition to completing the course requirements.

Graduation Requirement 

In order to graduate from the Sport and Exercise Science major, the candidate must achieve the following in addition to completing the course requirements: 

  1. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in all required and elective minor courses.

  2. A minimum GPA of  2.75 in the minor.

  3. Current  First Aid and CPR  certification from a nationally recognized provider.
    Required Courses:
    HPSS 3303Kinesiology for Teachers and Coaches3
    HPSS 3322Introduction to Sport Psychology3
    HPSS 3370Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries3
    HPSS 4433Coaching Philosophy and Ethics3
    Elective Courses
    Select four (4) credits:4
    HPSS 2241
    		Sports Officiating
    HPSS 3312
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Baseball and Softball
    HPSS 3313
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Basketball
    HPSS 3314
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Football
    HPSS 3315
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Soccer
    HPSS 3316
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Tennis
    HPSS 3317
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Track and Field
    HPSS 3318
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Volleyball
    HPSS 3319
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Wrestling
    HPSS 3320
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Endurance Sports
    HPSS 3321
    		Practical Applications of Coaching Strength Training
    HPSS 4480
    		Coaching Problems
    Select three (3) credits:3
    HPSS 2223
    		Foundations of Kinesiology
    HPSS 3300
    		Movement Theory and Motor Development
    HPSS 4475
    		Organization and Administration of Sport Programs
    HPSS 4493
    		Issues in Sport
    Total Credits19