Athletic Coaching Minor

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This minor will provide broad-based knowledge of the unique challenges that a youth sports administrator or coach will encounter. Students will gain knowledge and practice application and analysis of information as it relates to the following: child and adolescent development; principles of coaching; response to emergencies; risk management and prevention of injuries; and administration of youth sports.

Requirements (15 credits):

PSY 221 Child and Adolescent Development 3 credit hours
OR
PSY 223 Early Childhood Development 3 credit hours
OR
PSY 321 Developmental Science 3 credit hours
OR
HSV 250 Lifecourse Development for the Human Services 3 credit hours
SPM 205 Responding to Emergencies 3 credit hours
SPM 302 Principles of Athletic Coaching 3 credit hours
SPM 303 Management Strategies and Prevention of Sport Injuries 3 credit hours
SPM 402 Youth Sports Administration 3 credit hours