Athletic Coaching

ncate 1 The Athletic Coaching minor is designed to prepare students to coach team and/or individual sports upon graduation. Students majoring in Physical Education, Sports Management and Secondary Education who want to coach in public schools are encouraged to consider this minor.

Athletic Coaching 27 Semester Hours Minimum Required Courses (18 SH)
HPED 220	Teaching and Coaching Team Sports	SMGT 212	History of Sport and Physical Activity
HPED 221	Teaching and Coaching Team Sports II	SMGT 307	Sports Facilities Management
HPED 240	Teaching and Coaching Individual Sports	SMGT 508	Internship in Athletic Coaching

Select 9 SH from the following 7 courses
EXSC 202	Principles of Injuries and Rehabilitation	SMGT 311	Sport and Exercise Psychology
EXSC 215	Foundations of Fitness Leadership	SMGT 341	Event and Tournament Management
EXSC 401	Sport Nutrition	SMGT 400	Sociology of Sport
		SMGT 504	Sports Law

All students successfully completing Athletic Coaching as their minor will be required to be CPR and First Aid certified.