The Coaching Option is offered to enhance preparation of individuals wishing to serve as coaches in K-12 settings. This is a non-teaching minor and does not qualify as an area of endorsement.
Health and Human Performance students who are completing the teacher licensure option are required to demonstrate current competency in first aid, CPR and AED. Presentation of certification documents for First Aid, current Adult/Child/Infant CPR and Automatic External Defibrillation will be accepted as proof of this competency if met through the following organizations:
Students can also achieve First Aid, Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED certification through successful completion of HHP 210 First Aid and CPR.
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| HHP 210 First Aid and CPR |
2 |
| HHP 249 Foundations of Coaching |
3 |
| HHP 362 Basic Athletic Training |
3 |
| HHP 410 Psychology of Coaching |
3 |
| HHP 430 Exercise Physiology |
3 |
| HHP 431 Exercise Physiology Lab |
1 |
| HHP 463 Kinesiology and Biomechanics |
3 |
| HHP 464 Kinesiology and Biomechanics Lab |
1 |
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Select two from the following:
(all include a one credit practicum) |
| HHP 240 Coaching Volleyball |
3 |
| HHP 241 Coaching Football |
3 |
| HHP 242 Coaching Basketball |
3 |
| HHP 244 Coaching Track/Field |
3 |
| HHP 246 Coaching Gymnastics |
3 |
| HHP 247 Coaching Softball/Baseball |
3 |
| HHP 248 Coaching (Current Sport) |
3 |
| Total minimum credits required for minor |
25 |
| Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites. |
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