Coaching Minor

COAC 200. Scientific Concepts of Coaching (formerly 371). 3 cr.
Scientific concepts of anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology applied to coaching athletes. Analysis of performance based on anatomical and mechanical principles.

COAC 282-294. Coaching of Specific Sports. Each 2 cr.
Prereq: So St. Theory and techniques, training schedules, strategy, coaching methods, and conditioning.

282. Basketball
283. Wrestling
284. Football
285. Baseball
286. Track and Field
287. Soccer
288. Ice Hockey
289. Swimming
290. Volleyball
291. Tennis
292. Softball
293. Golf
294. Sports Modules
COAC 361. Practicum in Coaching. 2 cr. Prereq: At least one of 282-293.
Practical experiences in coaching sports at various educational levels. 1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab per week.

COAC 372. Motivational Aspects of the Athlete. 3 cr.
The study of social and behavioral factors in coaching.

AT 351. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. 2 cr. Prereq: Valid first aid certification, Physical Education 271.
Cause, treatment, and prevention of injuries common to athletic activities; taping, bandaging; discussion of rehabilitation, conditioning, and variable factors of athletic performance levels.

P ED 362. Strength Training/Facility Management Practicum. 2 cr. Prereq: Physical Education 126 or Wellness 183 and const instr.
Theory and practical experience in strength training, exercise programming, weight room management, budget planning and strength coaching for physical education majors and coaching minors.

P ED 391. Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics. 3 cr. Prereq: Sr st, cons instr.
Problems of the administration of gymnasia, playgrounds, pools, locker rooms, interscholastic athletics and intramurals; management of the business affairs of each type of program.


Other Courses in Coaching

COAC 397/597. Workshop in Coaching. Variable credit.
Participate in special experiences related to your minor program. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for maximum of 6 cr.

COAC 399. Special Work.
Upperclass coaching minors may arrange for independent study with cons instr and coordinator. Credit will be based on the scope of the project. Before beginning the prearrange project, a statement must be file in the Associate Dean’s office in the School of HESA.

COAC 790. Seminar in Current Issues. 1-3 cr.
Subtitle will designate focus.

COAC 796. Independent Study. 1-3 cr.
Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular conferences with staff supervisor through arrangement with head of HESA.

COAC 797. Workshop in Coaching. Variable credit.
Participate in special graduate level experiences related to your major program. Subtitle will designate area. May repeat for maximum of 6 credits.