Athletic Coaching Minor (M)

The Athletic Coaching minor prepares students to coach sports in a variety of settings, including schools and community leagues, by meeting the standards developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).  This minor can be paired with many different majors throughout the university, but cannot be paired with the major in Exercise Physiology.  

Curriculum

Required Courses
BIO 1801Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
or BIO 1300 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
HHP 2209First Aid and CPR2
or HHP 1530 Advanced Weight Training
Take 9 credits from the following:9
Psychology of Sport
Exercise Physiology
Motor Development
Biomechanics
Coaching Practicum
Introduction to Athletic Training
Coaching Theory Electives (select two from the following)4
Theory and Techniques of Coaching Basketball
Theory and Techniques of Coaching Football
Other Theory/Tech Coaching classes can be taken but are not regularly offered
Total Hours19