Minor Requirements

Requirements for a Minor in Athletic Coaching

The program meets the curriculum guidelines established by the National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), for Athletic Coaching minor programs. The minor program provides students with the basic competencies to coach in youth sport environments and at the interscholastic level.

Students must enroll in PED 230 and attain a grade of "C" or better to continue in the program.

Required physical education courses 21 hours

PED 230 Introduction to and Pedagogical Foundations of Athletic Coaching (3)
PED 232 Motor Learning (3)
PED 240 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Education (3)
PED 250 Sport Safety Training for Coaches (3)
PED 330 Scientific Foundations of Athletic Performance (3)
PED 430 Athletic Coaching (3)
PED 460 Practicum in Athletic Coaching (3)

Total 21 hours