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Twin Cities Campus
Sports Coaching MinorKinesiology, School of
College of Education and Human Development
The sports coaching minor 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 Minor in Sports Coaching 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:
Minor Requirements
Admission is open to all University students. Students must earn a C- or better in order for the course to count toward successful completion of the degree.
Minor Courses
Students completing the minor are required to take the courses listed below.
Current First Aid, CPR and AED Certification through national certification agency
Electives
Take 6 or more credits from the list. In addition to the courses below, any program-related course approved by the sport coaching program adviser can be applied toward this minor.
Take 6 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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KIN 4385 - Exercise Physiology
(4.0 cr)
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SMGT 3143 - Organization and Management of Sport
(3.0 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 only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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: | 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] |
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 |