Minor in Coaching (Non-Teaching)
The Coaching minor provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of effective coaching across youth, scholastic, and community sport settings. This interdisciplinary program integrates theory and application in areas such as athlete development, instructional strategies, sport psychology, leadership, and safety.
Students in the minor develop practical coaching skills through coursework that emphasizes communication, motivation, team culture, and inclusive coaching practices. The program also addresses contemporary issues in sport, including athlete well-being, injury, and long-term athlete development.
The Coaching minor is designed for students interested in pursuing coaching roles at the youth, middle school, high school, or recreational levels, as well as those seeking careers in sport leadership, physical education, or related fields. The minor complements a wide range of majors and provides valuable preparation for continued professional development in coaching. For more information about the coaching minor, visit the Department of Food Systems, Nutrition & Kinesiology program page.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply coaching principles to enhance individual and team performance, considering factors such as skill development and game strategy.
- Employ critical thinking skills to analyze and solve sport coaching-related problems, considering factors such as athlete performance, team dynamics, and situational strategies.
- Integrate evidence based coaching principles and emerging trends in coaching to create coaching strategies.
- Apply coaching theories to enhance individual and team performance, considering factors such as skill development and game strategy.
Students must receive a grade of "C" or better (with the exception of COA 395 which is P/F) for the following courses.
| COA 205 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| COA 330 | Coaching Theory | 3 |
| COA 395 | Practicum: Coaching Application May be taken multiple times at 1-2 credits for a total of 3 credits. | 3 |
| COA 405 | Advanced Concepts in Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 440R | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Choose from the following (for a minimum of 6 credits): | 6 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Business Fundamentals | ||
| Health Behavior Theories | ||
| Human Response To Stress | ||
| K-12 Motor Learning Development | ||
| Youth Movement Science | ||
| Ethics of Community Health | ||
| Foundations of Exercise Science | ||
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Health Anatomy & Physiology | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Motor Learning and Control | ||
| Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning | ||
| Basic Human Nutrition | ||
| Society and Sport | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Students must receive a grade of "C" or better (with the exception of COA 395 which is P/F) for the following courses.
| COA 205 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| COA 330 | Coaching Theory | 3 |
| COA 395 | Practicum: Coaching Application May be taken multiple times at 1-2 credits for a total of 3 credits. | 3 |
| COA 405 | Advanced Concepts in Coaching | 3 |
| KIN 440R | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Choose from the following (for a minimum of 6 credits): | 6 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Business Fundamentals | ||
| Health Behavior Theories | ||
| Human Response To Stress | ||
| K-12 Motor Learning Development | ||
| Youth Movement Science | ||
| Ethics of Community Health | ||
| Foundations of Exercise Science | ||
| Principles of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Health Anatomy & Physiology | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Motor Learning and Control | ||
| Advanced Strength Training and Conditioning | ||
| Basic Human Nutrition | ||
| Society and Sport | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |