Athletic Coaching Minor

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The Athletic Coaching minor provides interested students with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and experiences guided by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) National Standards for Athletic Coaches. Through the minor the student will be prepared to enter a coaching career or be involved in the management and organization of an athletic program. The minor will emphasize an awareness of the demands of the coaching profession and explore issues and ethical considerations significant to coaching. The minor includes the opportunity for certifications from Positive Coaching Alliance and National Federation of High School Sports.

Minimum Credits Required: 23

Required courses:

ASW 202 - Principles of Sports Medicine, 3 credit hours
ASW 207W - Nutrition for Daily Living, 3 credit hours
OR
ASW 211W - Nutrition for the Athlete, 3 credit hours
ASW 227 - Principles of Coaching, 3 credit hours
ASW 327 - Coaching, 2 credit hours
ASW 328 - Skill Concept Development, 2 credit hours
SPM 340 - Program Organization & Administration, 3 credit hours
ASW 406 - Psychology of Coaching, 3 credit hours
ASW 301W - Sport Exercise Conditioning and Program Design, 3 credit hours
OR
ASW 445 - Theory and Practice of Strength and Conditioning, 3 credit hours
ASW 497X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged (1 credit hour required)