2016-2017 Undergraduate General Catalog


Coaching Preparation Coursework

Requirements for coaching certification vary from state to state and sometimes from district to district within a state.

At a minimum, students interested in coaching should take the following coursework:

PE 225Psychology of Coaching

2

OR

PE 345Applied Sport Psychology

3

 

PE 280Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

3

Choose one course from the sport one wishes to coach

PE 231Theory of Coaching Volleyball

2

PE 232Theory of Coaching Basketball

2

PE 233Theory of Coaching Baseball

2

PE 234Theory of Coaching Softball

2

PE 235Theory of Coaching Wrestling

2

PE 236Theory of Coaching Track and Field

2

PE 237Theory of Coaching Football

2

PE 238Theory of Coaching Soccer

2

Other recommended coursework includes:

EXSC 277Motor Development

2

EXSC 320Physiology of Exercise

4

HLTH 222Nutrition

3

PE 230First Aid and CPR

1

PE 395Internship

1-4