Coaching Minor
Show young athletes the power of esports, sports, competition and exercise.
Coaches are some of the most influential people in an athlete's life. Help make a difference with a minor in Coaching.
- Program type:
- Minor
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 1 year
- Credit hours:
- 16
Why minor in Coaching?
Gain the skills and traits necessary to be a successful coach and role model in an athlete's life. With courses geared toward specific sports, preventing injuries, physical conditioning, esports and more, you'll be on the fast track to making an impact in the world of sports.
Exercise, physical activity, esports/sports participation and competition positively affect human life physiologically, psychologically and socially. In this industry-relevant degree you will develop a holistic understanding of these impacts. With the health, fitness and esports industries continuing to grow, employment prospects are promising.
What majors pair well with an Coaching minor?
Combining an Coaching minor with certain majors can deepen your understanding of coaching techniques, athlete development, and sports management. Here are some bachelor’s degrees that pair well with an Coaching minor:
- Kinesiology Degree: This major focuses on human movement, anatomy, physiology, and exercise science, providing a strong foundation for understanding athlete performance, injury prevention, and training techniques.
- Psychology Degree: A major in Psychology offers insights into human behavior, motivation, and performance psychology, which are highly relevant for understanding athletes' mental processes and enhancing coaching effectiveness.
- Health Studies Degree: This major covers various aspects of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention, which can be beneficial for coaching athletes in terms of optimizing their overall health and well-being.
- Nutrition Degree: Understanding nutrition principles and sports-specific dietary needs is crucial for optimizing athlete performance and recovery, making this major a valuable complement to a Coaching minor.
- Business Degree: While not directly related to sports, a Business major can provide valuable skills in management, leadership, and organizational behavior, which are essential for running athletic programs and managing coaching staff.
- Esports Degree: With the rise of esports as a competitive field, a major in Esports can provide specialized knowledge in gaming culture, strategy, team dynamics, and player development.
Coaching Minor
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Learn the art of coaching and how to apply it to your interests.
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Understand the science of movement and human performance along with skills training techniques.
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Take Esport courses to learn gaming-related coaching techniques, history and athlete development possibilities.