The concentration in Coaching prepares students for entry-level coaching positions in a variety of youth and adult sport and recreation settings, including schools and colleges, community sports programs, and professional sports. Students will apply principles related to all aspects of coaching, including player, team, and administrative communication, leadership, and planning and concepts associated with an athlete鈥檚 physical, social, and psychological well-being during a two-credit internship (field experience) with a Coach or appropriate Athletics Administrator. All concentration courses must be complete or in-progress to enroll in the internship (). The concentration is open to all students, regardless of major.
A concentration in Coaching requires 13 hours of coursework (5 courses)
Required Courses
| Emergency Techniques | 2 | |
| Principles of Athletic Coaching | 3 | |
| Athletic Administration | 3 | |
| Sport Psychology | 3 | |
| Internship in Health Sciences | 1-6 |
Two hours required for .
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 13