Athletic Coaching, Minor

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Students who are majoring in a field of study other than kinesiology, health science or dance are eligible for this minor. The purpose of this minor is to prepare students who want to coach athletic teams and teach subjects other than physical education, health or dance in the school system. This minor also would be beneficial for anyone wishing to coach youth sports, city parks and recreation teams, YMCA teams, etc.

1. Required Courses

Twelve hours from:

KIN 120 - Foundations of Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
KIN 357 - Prevention and Care of Injuries Credit(s): 3
KIN 433 - Athletic Coaching Practicum Credit(s): 3
KIN 460 - Principles of Coaching Interscholastic Athletics Credit(s): 3

2. Theory Option

Four hours from:

KIN 271 - Theory of Football Credit(s): 2
KIN 272 - Theory of Track and Field Credit(s): 2
KIN 273 - Theory of Basketball Credit(s): 2
KIN 274 - Theory of Baseball Credit(s): 2

3. Kinesiology Electives

Five hours from:

KIN 234 - Innovative Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KIN 235 - Team Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KIN 236 - Individual Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KIN 331 - Concepts of Elementary Physical Education Credit(s): 3
KIN 332 - Health and Kinesiology for Children Credit(s): 3
KIN 335 - Dietary Considerations for Physical Activity and Exercise Credit(s): 3
KIN 431 - Organization and Administration of Activity Programs Credit(s): 3
KIN 462 - Motor Learning Credit(s): 3
KIN 487 - Activities for Special Populations Credit(s): 3

4. Advanced and Residence Requirement

At least nine hours must be advanced work (300 and/or 400 level) and six of those advanced hours must be completed in-residence (at SFA).