Coaching Minor

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The coaching minor develops future coaches by teaching current theories and practices in coaching with practical experiences. This minor will train and develop future coaches in the areas of practice planning, skill development, and coaching strategies in their sports of interest. The proposed coursework lays a theoretical and practical framework for students interested in coaching and attaining a NYS Temporary Coaching License (TCL) and/or becoming a certified sports official.

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Minor: 18

Requirements for the Minor in Coaching

Core Courses (14 credits)

ESC (0854) 288 - Sports Medicine Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 375 - Social Issues in Physical Education and Sports Credits: 3.00
SMP (0855) 376 - Social Structure and Sport Credits: 3.00
SMP (0855) 543 - Youth Development Through Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 167 - First Aid and Injury Control Credits: 3.00
PES (0853) 271 - Sport Fundamentals Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 370 - Aspects of Coaching Credits: 3.00
SMP (0855) 370 - Aspects of Coaching Credits: 3.00
SMP (0855) 500 - Organization & Prin of Coaching Credits: 3.00

Physical Activity Elective Courses

(4 credits)

PED (0852) 115 - Team Handball Coach Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 511 - Soccer Coaching Wkshp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 512 - Badminton Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 513 - Baseball Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 514 - Volleyball Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 518 - Softball Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 519 - Field Hockey Coaching Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 520 - Tennis Coaching Workshop Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 523 - Swimming Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 524 - Track Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 526 - Basketball Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 529 - Lacrosse Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PED (0852) 540 - Officiating Wksp Credits: 2.00
PES (0853) 105 - S/T: Physical Education Activity Elective Credits: 1.00

Additional Requirements

Heads Up, Concussion in Youth Sports
NYS Fingerprint Clearance
Child Abuse Identification workshop
School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE) workshop
Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyber bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training) workshop