Sport Coaching Minor

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Required: minimum of 21 semester hours
AOS Code: U410

The Sport Coaching Minor ay be chosen by any degree-seeking UNCG student. To assure practicum placements, students must apply to the Department for approval of their Sport Coaching Minor Plan before completing 15 semester hours of the program. Approved plans for courses and qualifications will reflect the eight domains of sport coaching competence recognized by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education in the publication National Standards for Athletic Coaches, 1995.

Minimum requirements for an acceptable program plan include:

1. Injuries Prevention, Care and Management: ESS 390,

2. Risk Management: ESS 477, and a current appropriate student professional membership

3. Growth, Development, and Learning: ESS 285, or other approved course, ESS 381 or LES 314

4. Training, Conditioning and Nutrition: ESS 220 (ESS majors may substitute FNS or HEA elective)

5. Social/Psychological Aspects of Coaching: ESS 388

6. Skills, Tactics and Strategies: ESS intermediate course or certification in the sport of coaching focus

7. Teaching and Administration: ESS 213 or 214 or 301 or specialized credential (e.g. WSI, USTTA, USFA)

8. Professional Preparation and Development: ESS 477 placement. LES 213 or ESS 464 recommended.

At the time of placement for ESS 477 Coaching Principles and Practicum, each student must hold current American Red Cross Certificates for Community First Aid and Adult/Child CPR.