Coaching Minor
The Coaching Minor is a common minor for many physical education or sport pedagogy students. The courses in the minor can be attached to any major. Completion of the minor often leads to graduate work at the master’s degree level in Coaching Science. The courses can also lead to NY State certification. The minor focuses upon the principles of effective coaching including the role of the coach, practice planning, leadership styles, organization and management, ethics and values clarification, goal setting, communication, career objectives, coaching burn-out and sport psychology. The overriding theme examines the interpersonal strategies leading to a productive coach-athlete relationship. Some courses have specific prerequisites, which are stated in the course descriptions.
Curriculum
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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PED 351 | Coaching Theory and Techniques | 3 |
PED 365 | Principles and Philosophy of Coaching | 3 |
KIN 337 | Exercise Principles and Applications | 3 |
Select three of the following PED or KIN electives (please consult Coaching Minor Advisor): | 9 | |
Concepts of Teaching Sport Skills | ||
Basic Nutrition | ||
Emergency Care | ||
Healthy Behaviors | ||
Physiology of Exercise | ||
Organization and Administration of Health and Wellness | ||
Psychology of Sport and Mental Health | ||
Strength & Conditioning Applications | ||
Evolution of Disease and Illness | ||
Total Credits | 18 |