Athletic Coaching, Minor
Minor in Athletic Coaching
The Athletic Coaching minor is geared towards students interested in learning content and skills related to the athletic coaching profession. Courses will include philosophy, motivation, leadership and the pedagogy methods in coaching. Students will earn a Level 1 National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) Coaching credential.
Requirements for Admission
Admission to the University of Akron and have a 2.5 or greater overall GPA.
Program Contact
Melissa D. Dreisbach, MS Ed.
Program Director, Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership
330-972-4731
mdk24@uakron.edu
The following information has official approval of The School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and The College of Health and Human Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.
The following courses constitute a “Minor in Athletic Coaching” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 15 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPRT 160 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| SPRT 200 | Motor Learning and Performance | 3 |
| SPRT 202 | Methods of Coaching and Evaluation | 3 |
| SPRT 301 | Sports Medicine for Coaches | 3 |
| SPRT 302 | Psychology of Coaching | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3 | |
| SPRT 375 | Sport Performance and Fitness Skills | |
| SPRT 395 | Field Experience | |
| SPRT 401 | Disabilities and Physical Activity | |
| SPRT 480 | Special Topics in Coaching and Leadership 1 | |
| SPRT XXX | Sport Coaching Athletic Leadership elective 2 | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
- 1
SPRT 480 Special Topics in Coaching and Leadership should be an approved coaching class.
- 2
Advisor approved Sport Coaching Athletic Leadership elective