Sport Studies, Coach Education, Minor

Minor in Sports Studies - Coach Education (555235M)

Program Contact
Melissa D. Dreisbach, MS Ed.
Program Director, Sport Studies
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 Sports Studies-Coach Education” 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

Required Courses15
Electives3
Total Hours18

Required Courses

SPRT:160Introduction to Coaching3
SPRT:375Sport Performance Principles3
SPRT:409Sport Behavior3
SPRT:410Introduction to Sport Sociology3
SPRT:453Principles of Coaching3
Total Hours15

Electives

Select 3 credits of the following:3
SPRT:395Field Experience
EXER:440Injury Management for Teachers & Coaches
EXER:480Special Topics: Exercise Science 1
Total Hours3
1

EXER:480 Special Topics: Exercise Science should be an approved coaching class.