Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership, BS
Bachelor of Science, Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership
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A Bachelor's degree in Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership paves the way to a variety of career opportunities in sport and recreation. This versatile and valuable degree can open up numerous career opportunities.
Requirements for Admission
Preadmission coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 111 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 112 | English Composition II | 3 |
| SOCIO 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| NUTR 133 | Nutrition Fundamentals | 3 |
| SPRT 100 | Career Explorations Into Sport | 3 |
| SPRT 160 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| Natural Science with lab Requirement | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
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 supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below 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 transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 36 | |
| Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership Required Courses | 47 | |
| Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership Electives | 36 | |
| Additional Credits for Graduation * | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.
Note: A grade of C or better in all SPRT, EXER, PHED and HEDU course(s) is required for graduation.
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework | ||
| Breadth of Perspectives courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
| Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 19 | |
Arts: 3 credit hours | ||
Humanities: 3 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Perspectives | ||
U.S. Perspectives | ||
Global Perspectives | ||
Civic Literacy | ||
| Integrated and Applied Learning | 1-3 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
| General Education Elective 1 | 4-2 | |
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Credits may be selected from any approved General Education course not already accounted for.
Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPRT 100 | Career Explorations Into Sport | 3 |
| SPRT 160 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| SPRT 200 | Motor Learning and Performance | 3 |
| SPRT 202 | Methods of Coaching and Evaluation | 3 |
| SPRT 203 | Practice and Theory in Coaching | 3 |
| SPRT 204 | Sport History Appreciation | 3 |
| SPRT 301 | Sports Medicine for Coaches | 3 |
| SPRT 302 | Psychology of Coaching | 3 |
| SPRT 310 | Investigating Current Issues in Coaching and Leadership | 3 |
| SPRT 366 | Sport Media Relations | 3 |
| SPRT 375 | Sport Performance and Fitness Skills | 3 |
| SPRT 401 | Disabilities and Physical Activity | 3 |
| SPRT 424 | Sports Leadership | 3 |
| SPRT 450 | Business of Coaching | 3 |
| SPRT 462 | Legal Aspects and Ethics in Sport | 3 |
| SPRT 460 | Practicum in Sport Coaching and Leadership | 2 |
| Total Hours | 47 | |
Sport Coaching and Athletics Leadership Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 36 credits: | 36 | |
| SPRT 210 | Navigating Social Issues in Sport | |
| SPRT 368 | Sport Facility Management | |
| SPRT 410 | Introduction to Sport Sociology | |
| SPRT 420 | Fundamentals of Management Strategies in Sport | |
| SPRT 422 | Sport and Event Planning Operations | |
| SPRT 480 | Special Topics in Coaching and Leadership | |
| EXER 150 | Concepts in Health & Fitness | |
| EXER 352 | Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals | |
| EXER 426 | Nutrition for Sports | |
| EXER 465 | Psychology of Injury Rehabilitation | |
| HEDU 101 | Personal Health | |
| HEDU 202 | Stress Management | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Recommended Sequence
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 111 | English Composition I 1,2 | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Natural Science with lab Requirement 1 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement 1 | 3 | |
| SPRT 100 | Career Explorations Into Sport 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENGL 112 | English Composition II 1,2 | 3 |
| SOCIO 100 | Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 |
| Speaking Requirement 1 | 3 | |
| NUTR 133 | Nutrition Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| SPRT 160 | Introduction to Coaching 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SPRT 200 | Motor Learning and Performance | 3 |
| SPRT 203 | Practice and Theory in Coaching | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT 204 | Sport History Appreciation | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| PHIL 201 | American Civics: Philosophical Foundations | 3 |
| SPRT 202 | Methods of Coaching and Evaluation | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT 302 | Psychology of Coaching | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Complex Issues Requirement | 3 | |
| SPRT 310 | Investigating Current Issues in Coaching and Leadership | 3 |
| SPRT 366 | Sport Media Relations | 3 |
| SPRT 375 | Sport Performance and Fitness Skills | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Arts Requirement | 3 | |
| SPRT 301 | Sports Medicine for Coaches | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT 401 | Disabilities and Physical Activity | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 4th Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SPRT 450 | Business of Coaching | 3 |
| SPRT 460 | Practicum in Sport Coaching and Leadership | 2 |
| SPRT 462 | Legal Aspects and Ethics in Sport | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Global Perspectives Requirement | 3 | |
| SPRT 424 | Sports Leadership | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| SPRT xxx | SCAL Elective | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Preadmission courses must average 2.0 GPA with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher for admission to the program.
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ENGL 111 English Composition I and ENGL 112 English Composition II must be completed with a“C” or better for admission to the major
Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your General Education Writing, Mathematics, Statistics and Logic, and Speaking requirements.