Athletic Coaching Minor

Coordinator: Prof. L. Szekeres

Contact: 908-737-0652, [e-mail]

The Athletic Coaching minor provides a strong foundation for students to learn and address the physical, social, and psychological needs of the student athlete. Students will be able to apply this specialized knowledge and expertise in the field of coaching to their major discipline of study (e.g., community recreation, psychology, physical education, global fitness and wellness, athletic training, education), and thus increase their employment opportunities. It will provide opportunities to enhance skills in communication and increase understanding of the interdisciplinary approaches in various settings. Students will acquire the skills necessary to help transform the quality of life of children in an athletic setting.

Total 18

Required Courses 9

PED 3300	SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF COACHING	3
PED 3360	PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDREN IN SPORTS	3
PED 3500	CARE/PREV OF ATHLETIC INJURIES	3

Electives 9

All elective courses should be selected with the advisement of the Physical Education Coordinator.

Select three courses (9 credits) from the courses below:

PED 3310	COACHING AND OFFICIATING BASEBALL	3
PED 3315	COACHING AND OFFICIATING OF BASKETBALL	3
PED 3345	COACHING AND OFFICIATING SOFTBALL	3
PED 3320	COACHING/OFFICIATING FLD HCKY	3
PED 3608	INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS SKILLS AND CONCEPTS	3
PED 3609	TEAM SPORTS SKILLS AND CONCEPTS	3
PED 3612	GRP. PERS. EXER. PROG. ADULT	3