The Coaching minor equips students with the essential knowledge and skills needed for success in various sporting environments. Topics covered include coaching principles, the science of physical activity, injury prevention and treatment, sport psychology, tactical game theory, and organizational administration, providing students with a solid foundation. Students in MOVP 220: Coaching Principles and Practice also take the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) coaching certification exam, further enhancing their credentials.
Designed to align with key domains identified by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), now part of SHAPE America, the minor emphasizes philosophy and ethics, safety, physical conditioning, growth and development, teaching and communication, sports skills and tactics, organization, and evaluation. Following SHAPE America's new standards, the program reflects current best practices in the field. By completion, students will be well-prepared for careers in coaching across a range of settings and activities.