Coaching Minor

Mission

The mission of the Coaching minor is to facilitate Biblically-based learning about human movement and performance so that students are prepared to be competent and caring Christian professionals who work in the fields of teaching, coaching, exercise science, and allied health care, or who pursue advanced studies in related graduate programs.

Curriculum Requirements

A minor in Coaching is offered to those with an interest in coaching as a life profession and to those with an interest in coaching as ministry or missions. Twenty credits are required, with 18 credits from the core listed below. Remaining credits must be chosen in consultation with a department advisor.

Program Courses
KNES 329Psychology of Exercise and Health3
KNES 410Sports Management3
KNES 408Motor Learning3
KNES 434Leadership in Sport and Human Movement3
KNES 485Internship 12
Select two of the following:4
Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Basketball
Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Soccer
Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Tennis
Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Volleyball
Select one of the following:2
Topics in Kinesiology and Public Health
Seminars in Kinesiology
Functional Assessment and the Prescription of Exercise
Directed Study
Total Credits20
1

 KNES 485 may be taken after consulting with an advisor and must be taken for a minimum of 2 credits.