The Coaching Option is offered to enhance preparation of individuals wishing to serve as coaches in K-12 settings. This is a non-teaching minor and does not qualify as an area of endorsement.
First Aid Competency
Health and Human Performance students who are completing the teacher licensure option are required to demonstrate current competency in first aid, CPR and AED. Presentation of certification documents for First Aid, current Adult/Child/Infant CPR and Automatic External Defibrillation will be accepted as proof of this competency if met through the following organizations:
- First Aid
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Red Cross
- National Safety Council
- CPR
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- National Safety Council
Students can also achieve First Aid, Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED certification through successful completion of ECP 100.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Instruct motor skills
- Develop coaching philosophy
- Summarize techniques to enhance performance
Required Courses
Course List| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| AHAT 210 | Prev & Care Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| COA 205 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| COA 409 | Psychology of Coaching | 3 |
| ECP 120 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| KIN 105 | Fnd of Exercise Science | 3 |
| KIN 106 | Fndtns of Exercise Science Lab | 1 |
| KIN 322 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 323 | Anatomical Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
| 6 |
| Coaching Volleyball | |
| Coaching Football | |
| Coaching Basketball | |
| Coaching Softball/Baseball | |
| Coaching Track/Field | |
| Coaching Gymnastics | |
| Special Topics | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 26 |
Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.
