Coaching Minor
Athletics hold a prominent position in society, with millions of children, adults, and older adults participating in sports every year. Participation in recreational or organized sports can influence a person’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, especially for children and adolescents. The types of experiences people have while playing sports are strongly impacted by the competencies and qualifications of their coaches. Therefore, coaches must be trained to work with athletes in an effective, ethical, and safe manner. Informed by research and best practices, the Coaching Minor provides students with the latest knowledge and hands-on experiences for developing their coaching style.
Admission Requirements
Students interested in declaring the Coaching Minor must meet the following criteria:
- Undergraduate Student
- Overall GPA of 2.00 or higher
Note: It is strongly recommended that students complete BIOL 150 - Human Biology as one of their Natural World & Technology General Education courses because it is a prerequisite for EXER 340 and EXER 343 , both of which are required for the minor. Completion of Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 237 and BIOL 238 ) or BIOL 350 - Human Physiology is also acceptable. Other biology courses are not adequate substitutes. Additionally, it is strongly recommended that students complete PSYC 101 - General Psychology as one of their General Education courses because it is a prerequisite for EXER 325 , which is required for the minor. While these are not requirements for declaring the minor, they are necessary to progress through it
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