Coaching Minor
Develop skills in leadership, communication, and strategy with a Coaching minor.
In the classroom and recreation center, develop interactive activities for athletes of all levels. Students are prepared for the challenges and demands of being leaders in sports-related fields. Acquire expertise in sports psychology, athlete development, and team management.
Students practice first aid techniques, gaining proficiency in responding to emergencies. Explore strategies for athletic injury prevention and the safest methods for optimizing athlete performance.
Unique class topics in the Coaching minor:
- First Aid and CPR: Practice life-saving techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency first aid procedures.
- Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries: Apply preventative measures and treatment techniques for common athletic injuries.
- Rules and Officiating: Interpret and enforce rules in various sports settings, developing officiating skills.
- Scientific Foundations of Coaching: Analyze sports performance from a scientific perspective, applying coaching principles based on physiological and biomechanical principles.
- Practicum in Health and Human Performance: Gain hands-on experience through supervised fieldwork in health and human performance settings.
- Topics in Health, Human Performance and Recreation: Explore specialized topics such as safety, nutrition, or conditioning through interactive discussions and projects, tailored to individual interests.
- Professional Conference: Attend and engage in a professional conference focused on topics relevant to health, human performance, and recreation, networking with industry professionals and gaining insights into current trends and research.