Coaching Education Minor

Learn how to effectively coach and administer youth and adolescent sports programs with this minor. You will learn theories and basics of coaching and organizing effective sports programs for schools, community agencies and other groups that need expertise with the administration of their sports programs.

Courses

Core Courses (15 credits)  

• KNPE 2201 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (3)
• KNPE 2262 Coaching the Young Athlete (3)
• KNPE 5643 Coaching Effectiveness (3)
• KNPE 4191 Sports Coaching and Recreation Internship (3)
• KNPE 5521 Skill Analysis (3)

Elective Courses (select one, 3 credits) 

• HTHRHSC 5550 Survey of Sports Medicine (3)
• KNSISM 4245 Leadership and Programming in Sports Industry (3)
• KNSISM 4509 Sport Marketing and Promotion (3)
• KNPE 2542 Lifespan Motor Development (3)
• KNSISM 4607 Legal Aspects of Sport (3)
• KNPE 5657 Sport and Disability (3)

Minor Requirements

Early declaration of the minor and early consultation with the academic program coordinator in the College of Education and Human Ecology to discuss course choices is highly encouraged. After a minor is declared, any changes must be approved.