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Twin Cities Campus
Coaching MinorKinesiology, School of
College of Education and Human Development
The coaching minor offers an in-depth study of the theoretical and practical nature of coaching through a planned and integrated series of courses. Completion of the coaching minor also will qualify the student for the University of Minnesota Coaching Certificate.
Additional program offerings also include a certificate in coaching.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Minor Requirements
Admission is open to all University students. A Coaching Program Application Form must be submitted. Students must also maintain a 2.50 GPA in courses submitted for the completion of the coaching minor.
Minor Courses
Students completing the minor are required to take the courses listed below.
Current 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)
Organization and Management
KIN 3143 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
or
KIN 5725 - Organization and Management of Physical Education and Sport
(3.0 cr)
or
SMGT 3143 - Organization and Management of Sport
(3.0 cr)
Take 1 of the following KIN, ANAT, or PSTL courses
KIN 3027 - Human Anatomy for Kinesiology, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion
(4.0 cr)
or
ANAT 3001 - Human Anatomy
(3.0 cr)
or
ANAT 3601 - Principles of Human Anatomy
(3.0 cr)
or
ANAT 3611 - Principles of Human Anatomy
(3.0 cr)
or
PSTL 1135 {Inactive}
[BIOL]
(4.0 cr)
Electives
In addition to the courses below, any program-related course approved by the coaching program coordinator can be applied toward this minor.
Sport Psychology - Sociology
Take 1 or more from the following list. NOTE: If you choose KIN 5720, the topic title will need to be pre-approved by your adviser in order to count towards this minor.
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
KIN 3136 - Mental Skills Training for Sport
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5136 - Psychology of Coaching
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5371 - Sport and Society
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5375 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5723 - Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5720 - Special Topics in Kinesiology
(2.0-4.0 cr)
Sport Physical Sciences
Take 1 or more from the following list. NOTE: If you choose KIN 4520 or KIN 5720, the topic title will need to be pre-approved by your adviser in order to count towards this minor.
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
KIN 4385 - Exercise Physiology
(4.0 cr)
·
KIN 4520 {Inactive}
(2.0-4.0 cr)
·
KIN 4741 - Training Theory & Analytics 2 for Sport Performance
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5841 - Elite Performance and Environmental Considerations
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5142 - Applied Nutrition for Sport Performance and Optimal Health
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5641 - Scientific Theory and Application of Training and Conditioning in Sport
(3.0 cr)
·
KIN 5720 - Special Topics in Kinesiology
(2.0-4.0 cr)
Coaching Theory
Take 1 or more from the following list.
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
KIN 3168 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
KIN 3169 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
KIN 3171 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
KIN 3172 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
KIN 3173 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
KIN 3178 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
·
KIN 3179 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
Student Coaching
KIN 4697 includes a coaching experience under the supervision of a head coach or athletic director generally in a 7-12 grade setting, as well as a class requiring three integrated papers incorporating a personal coaching philosophy, the role of sport in society, and the identification of challenges in coaching in today's society.
KIN 4697 {Inactive}
(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 Spring & Summer |
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] |
Course Equivalencies: | Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Anat 3001/Anat 3611/Anat 3601 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
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] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 -4.0 [max 12.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
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 Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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: | 2.0 -4.0 [max 12.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |