Sport Studies, Coaching Education, BS

Bachelor of Science in Education, Sport Studies Coaching Education (555235BS)

More on the Sport Management major

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

General Education Requirements36
Sports Studies Requirement39-42
Sports Studies Electives18
Athletic Coaching Education Concentration16-19
Additional Credits for Graduation *11-5
Total Hours120
*

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

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 Foundations12
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 Learning2
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 Hours36

Sports Studies Requirement

SPRT:100Introduction to Sport Studies3
PHED:203Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education3
PHED:235Concepts of Motor Learning & Development3
PHED:245Adapted Physical Education3
SPRT:362Sport History3
SPRT:364Sport Ethics3
SPRT:409Sport Behavior3
SPRT:410Introduction to Sport Sociology3
SPRT:424Sports Leadership3
PHED:450Organization & Administration of Physical Education, Intramural and Athletics3
PHED:452Foundations of Sport Science, Physical and Health Education3
SPRT:453Principles of Coaching3
SPRT:462Legal Aspects of Physical Activity2
EXER:480Special Topics: Physical Education1-4
or PHED:490 Workshop in Physical Education
Total Hours39-42

Sports Studies Electives

Select 18 credits:18
SPRT:xxx
Total Hours18

Athletic Coaching Education Concentration

SPRT:160Introduction to Coaching3
SPRT:375Sport Performance Principles3
SPRT:420Fundamentals of Management Strategies in Sport3
EXER:460Practicum in Physical Education4
Complete 3-6 credit hours:3-6
Special Topics: Physical Education
Total Hours16-19

Recommended Sequence
 

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterHours
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
 Hours13
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
 Hours15
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:xxxSSWE Electives 4
 Hours16
Spring Semester
PHED:235 Concepts of Motor Learning & Development 3
PHED:245 Adapted Physical Education 3
SPRT:xxxSSWE Electives 6
Arts Requirement 3
 Hours15
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:xxxSSWE Electives 4
 Hours16
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
 Hours14
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:xxxSSWE Electives 3
 Hours15
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:xxxSSWE Electives 3
Global Diversity Requirement 3
 Hours16
 Total Hours120

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.