Sports Coaching (Minor)

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Program Summary

The minor in Sports Coaching provides appropriate training to students interested in entering the coaching profession. Typically, students who complete this minor enter the coaching field at the youth, high school, or collegiate levels, either in paid positions or as volunteers. The content of the core coursework includes the scientific and practical competencies that athletes, administrators, parents, and the public should expect of coaches; it provides prospective coaches with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent and effective coaches.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the minor.

Sports Coaching Curriculum (38-39 Credits)

Core Requirements (24-25 Credits)

BIOL 1020 - Human Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 1025 - Human Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 2020 - Functional Kinesiology 2 Credit(s)
KIN 3070 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3080 - Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4010 - Methods of Sports Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4070 - Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care-CPR 1 Credit(s) (must either take class or have current card of completion at graduation)
PE 4740 - Coaching Leadership and Administration 3 Credit(s)
PE 4750 - Psycho-Social Aspects of Athletics 3 Credit(s)

Support Courses (12 Credits)

COMM 4507 - Communication and Administration in Sports 3 Credit(s)
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences)
NFS 3020 - Nutrition as Related to Fitness and Sports 3 Credit(s)
SOC 3270 - Sociology of Sports 3 Credit(s)

Coaching Elective (2 Credits)

Complete 2 credits from the following:

PE 2800 - Coaching and Officiating: Special Topics 2 Credit(s)
PE 2810 - Football Coaching and Officiating 2 Credit(s)
PE 2820 - Soccer Coaching and Officiating 2 Credit(s)
PE 2830 - Volleyball Coaching and Officiating 2 Credit(s)
PE 2840 - Basketball Coaching and Officiating 2 Credit(s)
PE 2850 - Baseball Coaching and Officiating 2 Credit(s)
PE 2860 - Softball Coaching and Officiating 2 Credit(s)
PE 2870 - Track and Field Coaching and Officiating 2 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 38-39

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following outcomes:

Develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy.
Identify physical conditions that predispose athletes to injuries.
Teach and encourage proper nutrition for optimal physical and mental performance and overall good health.
Provide athletes with responsibility and leadership opportunities as they mature.
Teach and incorporate mental skills to enhance performance and reduce sports anxiety.
Use scouting methods for planning practices, game preparation, and game analysis.
Be involved in public relation activities for the sport program.
Utilize an objective and effective process for evaluation of self and staff.