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Twin Cities Campus
Sports Coaching CertificateKinesiology, School of
College of Education and Human Development
The sports coaching certificate offers an in-depth study of the theoretical and applied nature of coaching through an integrated series of courses, based on National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE) national standards.
The educational objectives of the sports coaching certificate are for students to acquire:
- Knowledge of theoretical foundations of sport coaching.
- Knowledge and understanding of the growth and development of athletes.
- Knowledge and understanding of the psychological, social, biological, and physical aspects of coaching.
- Understand athletic injury prevention and care.
- Develop a coaching philosophy.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Admission is open to all University students. Automatically enroll students in the minor upon application.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete general University and college requirements including writing and liberal education courses. For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
Students must earn a C- or better in order for the course to count toward successful completion of the certificate.
Certificate Courses
Students completing the certificate are required to take the courses listed below.
Current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification through national certification agency
KIN 3114 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(3.0 cr)
KIN 4641 - Training Theory & Analytics I for Exercise & Sport Performance
(3.0 cr)
KIN 4687 - Principles and Theory of Sports Coaching
(3.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Take 3 or more credits from the list. In addition to the courses below, any program-related course approved by the sports coaching program advisor can be applied.
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
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KIN 3027 - Human Anatomy for Kinesiology, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion
(4.0 cr)
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KIN 3132 - Introduction to Motor Development Across the Lifespan
(3.0 cr)
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KIN 3136 - Mental Skills Training for Sport
(3.0 cr)
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SMGT 3143 - Organization and Management of Sport
(3.0 cr)
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KIN 4385 - Exercise Physiology
(4.0 cr)
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KIN 5136 - Psychology of Coaching
(3.0 cr)
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KIN 5142 - Applied Nutrition for Sport Performance and Optimal Health
(3.0 cr)
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KIN 5371 - Sport and Society
(3.0 cr)
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KIN 5375 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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KIN 5641 - Scientific Theory and Application of Training and Conditioning in Sport
(3.0 cr)
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KIN 5723 - Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Kin 5371/Rec 5371 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Prerequisites: | 4385 or SPST 3641 or SPST 4641 or exercise physiology course or # |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |