Coaching Minor Requirements (21 Credit Hours)
Twenty-one (21) Credit Hours including 15 hours that cannot be applied to student's major area of study and/or the Liberal Education Core and one required course, WELL 131, First Aid and Safety Education. Coaching minors must acquire CPR and First Aid certification. Students must obtain a grade of "C" or higher in each of the 21 hours that count toward the minor.
(Required) WELL 131 First Aid and Safety Education (3 Credit Hours)
Designed to aid the student in developing an understanding of the basic principles of accident prevention as applicable to the home, the highway, and the school. First aid measures for various injuries and illnesses are discussed and practiced.
ATHT 131 Basic Athletic Training (3 Credit Hours)
Basic training in the prevention, recognition, care, assessment, and treatment of athletic injuries.
PSYH 332 Lifespan Development (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the theories and research on psychological development from birth to death. This course will focus on the topical areas of physical, cognitive, and social changes that occur throughout life. Prerequisite: PSYH 200 or permission from instructor.
PHED 243
Philosophy of Coaching (3 Credit Hours)
An in-depth introduction to the coaching profession integrating the latest sport science research with practical knowledge for the high school and middle school coach. Includes sportsmanship, coaching diverse athletes, managing the athlete’s behavior, preventing and addressing drug and alcohol abuse, and developing parental and community relationships.
PHED 340
Motor Development
An examination of an individual’s motor development across the lifespan. Particular emphasis will be placed on the effect physical activity has on growth and development.
HMPF 435 Social Psychology of Sport & Human Performance (3 Credit Hours)
An in-depth look at the psychological, as well as some social concerns, of sport and human performance. Topics include motivation, psyching up, team cohesion, exercise adherence, mental imagery, visualization, and exercise and its ability to postpone the effects of aging. The objective of the course is to enable students to comprehend and apply available information to enhance their effectiveness as teachers and coaches.
PHED 361
Organization & Administration: Physical Education (3 Credit Hours)
Administration of physical education and athletic programs in schools, with special emphasis on philosophy and leadership styles. Includes budget and finance, office management, curriculum development, facilities, legal factors, and public relations.
PHED 201
Coaching Football (3 Credit Hours)
The practical study of the game of football, as it applies to the coach and player. A study of the fundamental skills, principles, and concepts. Odd years only.
PHED 202
Coaching Men's & Women's Basketball (3 Credit Hours)
Course is to develop an understanding of the strategies, skills, techniques, rules, and coaching techniques of basketball. The ability to organize a system of play for the game of basketball is also taught.
PHED 203
Coaching Soccer (3 Credit Hours)
This course will use the methodology used by the United States Soccer Federation in their licensing clinics and courses. Students will learn the rules of the game and be taught how to properly build and execute a training session. Students will learn how to break down the technical, tactical, mental, and physical aspects of the sport and will learn how to implement them into an educational setting. The coaching theories and methodologies could also be transferred into other sports as well.
PHED 204
Coaching Baseball & Softball (3 Credit Hours)
Course is the practical study of the game of baseball and softball, as it applies to the coach and player. A study of the fundamental skills, principles, and concepts.
