Coaching, Minor
The coaching minor is available to students from all majors and is a great choice for students aspiring to coach individual and team sports.
Click on the curriculum tab to see the courses required for the minor.
Minoring in coaching in college can offer several benefits, especially if you're interested in sports, leadership, education, or human development. Here’s a breakdown of the key advantages:
🔹 1. Career Opportunities in Sports and Education
Opens doors to roles like assistant coach, head coach, athletic trainer, or youth sports coordinator.
Helpful for teaching roles, especially at K-12 levels where coaching extracurriculars is often expected.
🔹 2. Enhances Leadership and Communication Skills
Coaching minors often focus on motivation, team dynamics, and interpersonal communication.
These skills are transferable to careers in business, education, counseling, and management.
🔹 3. Hands-On Experience
Many programs include fieldwork, internships, or practicum experiences.
Great for building a professional network in schools, sports clubs, or collegiate athletic departments.
🔹 4. Supports a Personal Passion
If you love sports or want to give back by mentoring youth, this minor aligns with that interest.
Can serve as a stepping stone to volunteering, community work, or part-time coaching while in another career.
🔹 5. Preparation for Certification
Some coaching minors help you meet state or national coaching certification requirements (e.g., ASEP, NFHS).
This is especially useful if you plan to coach in schools or organized leagues.
✅ Best Fit For Students Majoring In:
Physical Education
Kinesiology or Exercise Science
Education
Psychology
Recreation or Sports Management
Specific Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 112 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PSYC 205 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| AT 260 | Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 |
| EPER 301 | Fitness Technology & Applications | 1 |
| EPER 310L | Adv Methods Strength & Conditioning | 2 |
| EPER 432 | Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EPER 470 | Methods of Coaching | 3 |
| EPER Must be Methods of Coaching course(s) AND/OR EPER 494 | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |