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:

KINE 1301 - Foundation of Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
KINE 2356 - Prevention and Care of Injuries Credit(s): 3
KINE 4333 - Athletic Coaching Practicum Credit(s): 3
KINE 4360 - Principles of Coaching Interscholastic Athletics Credit(s): 3

2. Theory Option

Four hours from:

KINE 2271 - Theory of Football Credit(s): 2
KINE 2272 - Theory of Track and Field Credit(s): 2
KINE 2273 - Theory of Basketball Credit(s): 2
KINE 2274 - Theory of Baseball Credit(s): 2

3. Kinesiology Electives

Five hours from:

KINE 2234 - Innovative Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KINE 2235 - Team Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KINE 2236 - Individual Games and Sports Credit(s): 2
KINE 3331 - Concepts of Elementary Physical Education Credit(s): 3
KINE 3131 - Concepts of Elem Physical Education Lab Credit(s): 1
KINE 3332 - Health and Kinesiology for Children Credit(s): 3
KINE 3335 - Dietary Considerations for Physical Activity and Exercise Credit(s): 3
KINE 4331 - Organization and Administration of Activity Programs Credit(s): 3
KINE 4362 - Motor Learning Credit(s): 3
KINE 4387 - 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).