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Athletic Coaching Minor

This minor is designed to prepare students to coach athletes at all levels. The curriculum includes coaches’ organization, administration, philosophy, and fundamentals, as well as practical work in assisting coaches in many sports. Attention is also given to the prevention and care of the most common injuries occurring in athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to learn first-hand from seasoned coaches and then move on to apply their knowledge through field experiences and internships with local programs. Students may take courses as electives or as part of the certificate program.

Athletic Coaching Certificate

This program is designed to prepare students for certain coaching responsibilities in schools and recreational programs. The curriculum includes an introduction to the organization and administration of athletics as well as practical work in assisting coaches in selected sports. Attention is also given to the prevention and care of the most common injuries occurring in athletic programs. Students may take courses as electives or as part of the certificate program.