Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the minor, students will be able to:

1. Apply for certification to coach in public schools in New York State.

2. Demonstrate the ability to apply practical athletic coaching skills to real world sporting settings and events.

3. Discuss the principles of biology, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology related to coaching; risk minimization; mixed competition; NYSED selection and classification of athletes; age and maturity of athletes.

4. Utilize the philosophies, methods and strategies involved in coaching and apply them to coaching athletic teams.

5. Explain the rules, duties, legal aspects and regulation guidelines, surrounding coaching athletic teams.

Coursework

• DAP 301 - Foundations of Movement
• EDU 366 - Safe and Healthy Learning Environments
• PPE 325 - The Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education
• PPE 326 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching
• PPE 327 - Health Sciences Applied to Coaching
• PPE 328 - First Aid & CPR

• Students choose one, three-credit course from the following options: 

• PPE 481 - Adapted Sports and Physical Activity
• EXE 195 - Introduction to Exercise Science
• EXE 435 - Introduction to Sports Psychology
• NSD 225 - Nutrition in Health

• Students choose one, one-credit course from the list below:

• PED 240 - Individual/Dual Sports
• PED 249 - Body Works
• PED 250 - Team Sports

Total Credits: 18

Note:

Fingerprinting is also required for appointment to coaching positions.