Coaching Specialization
A coaching specialization will provide students with foundational knowledge, skills, and theory of coaching. Courses provide students with a fundamental understanding of the human body and mind. In addition, students gain skills in different team sports and officiating. This specialization requires a 3 unit coaching specific internship to put the classroom skills to practice.
Students who major in Exercise Science, Minor in Human Performance, or Minor in Health Promotion are best situated to complete this specialization.
Anatomy and Physiology Requirements (4 units)
| HHP-106 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 credits |
| HHP-106L | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 credit |
OR
| BIO-224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO-224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 credit |
Coaching Core (22 Units)
| HHP-170 | Team Sports Skills | 2 credits |
| HHP-202 | Sports Officiating | 3 credits |
| HHP-210 | Coaching Methods | 2 credits |
| HHP-244 | Care and Prevention of Injury | 3 credits |
| PSY-100 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| HHP-300 | Applied Sport Psychology | 3 credits |
| HHP-304 | Motor Learning | 3 credits |
| HHP-497 | Internship | 1-3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 26