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:
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A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in all required and elective minor courses.
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A minimum GPA of 2.75 in the minor.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification from a nationally recognized provider
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| HPSS 3303 | Kinesiology for Teachers and Coaches | 3 |
| HPSS 3322 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HPSS 3370 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HPSS 4433 | Coaching Philosophy and Ethics | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select four (4) credits: | 4 | |
| Practical Applications of Coaching Baseball and Softball | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Basketball | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Football | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Soccer | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Tennis | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Track and Field | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Volleyball | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Wrestling | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Endurance Sports | ||
| Practical Applications of Coaching Strength Training | ||
| Coaching Problems | ||
| Select three (3) credits: | 3 | |
| Foundations of Physical Education and Sport | ||
| Movement Theory and Motor Development | ||
| HPSS 4475 | Organization and Administration of Physical Education | 3 |
| HPSS 4493 | Issues in Sport | 3 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |