Sport Studies, Coaching Education, BS
Bachelor of Science in Education, Sport Studies Coaching Education (555235BS)
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Contact
Dr. Judith A. Juvancic-Heltzel
Interim School Director
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
InfoCision 317
(330)972- 6679
jaj52@uakron.edu
Melissa D. Dreisbach, MS Ed.
Program Director - Sport Studies
(330)972-4731
mdk24@uakron.edu
Program Description
A Bachelor's degree in Sport Studies with a concentration in Athletic Coaching Education paves the way to a variety of career opportunities in the sport and recreation industry related to coaching.
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 (DPR) 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 |
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General Education Requirements | 36 | |
Sports Studies Requirement | 39-42 | |
Sports Studies Electives | 18 | |
Athletic Coaching Education Concentration | 16-19 | |
Additional Credits for Graduation * | 11-5 | |
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 Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity 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 | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
Global Diversity | ||
Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
Total Hours | 36 |
Sports Studies Requirement
Code | Title | Hours |
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SPRT:100 | Introduction to Sport Studies | 3 |
PHED:203 | Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education | 3 |
PHED:235 | Concepts of Motor Learning & Development | 3 |
PHED:245 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
SPRT:362 | Sport History | 3 |
SPRT:364 | Sport Ethics | 3 |
SPRT:409 | Sport Behavior | 3 |
SPRT:410 | Introduction to Sport Sociology | 3 |
SPRT:424 | Sports Leadership | 3 |
PHED:450 | Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Intramural and Athletics | 3 |
PHED:452 | Foundations of Sport Science, Physical and Health Education | 3 |
SPRT:453 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
SPRT:462 | Legal Aspects of Physical Activity | 2 |
EXER:480 | Special Topics: Physical Education | 1-4 |
or PHED:490 | Workshop in Physical Education | |
Total Hours | 39-42 |
Sports Studies Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Select 18 credits: | 18 | |
SPRT:xxx | ||
Total Hours | 18 |
Athletic Coaching Education Concentration
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
SPRT:160 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
SPRT:375 | Sport Performance Principles | 3 |
SPRT:420 | Fundamentals of Management Strategies in Sport | 3 |
EXER:460 | Practicum in Physical Education | 4 |
Complete 3-6 credit hours: | 3-6 | |
Special Topics: Physical Education | ||
Total Hours | 16-19 |
Recommended Sequence
1st Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
ENGL:111 | English Composition I 1,2 | 3 |
PSYC:100 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
Natural Science Requirement with Lab 1 | 4 | |
Math Requirement 1 | 3 | |
Hours | 13 | |
Spring Semester | ||
ENGL:112 | English Composition II 1,2 | 3 |
SOCIO:100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SPRT:100 | Introduction to Sport Studies | 3 |
Speech/Oral Communication Requirement 1 | 3 | |
Natural Science Requirement 1 | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
SPRT:160 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
PHED:203 | Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education | 3 |
SPRT:362 | Sport History | 3 |
SPRT:364 | Sport Ethics | 3 |
SPRT:xxx | SSWE Electives | 4 |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
PHED:235 | Concepts of Motor Learning & Development | 3 |
PHED:245 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
SPRT:xxx | SSWE Electives | 6 |
Arts Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
3rd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
SPRT:375 | Sport Performance Principles | 3 |
PHED:452 | Foundations of Sport Science, Physical and Health Education | 3 |
Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
Complex Issues Requirement | 3 | |
SPRT:xxx | SSWE Electives | 4 |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
SPRT:409 | Sport Behavior | 3 |
SPRT:410 | Introduction to Sport Sociology | 3 |
SPRT:453 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
SPRT:462 | Legal Aspects of Physical Activity | 2 |
Arts or Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 14 | |
4th Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
SPRT:420 | Fundamentals of Management Strategies in Sport | 3 |
SPRT:424 | Sports Leadership | 3 |
EXER:480 | Special Topics: Physical Education | 3 |
EXER:480 | Special Topics: Physical Education | 3 |
SPRT:xxx | SSWE Electives | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
PHED:450 | Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Intramural and Athletics | 3 |
EXER:460 | Practicum in Physical Education | 4 |
EXER:480 | Special Topics: Physical Education | 3 |
SPRT:xxx | SSWE Electives | 3 |
Global Diversity Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
1 | Preadmission courses must average 2.5 GPA with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher for admission to the program. |
2 | 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.