Coaching Minor

Using foundational mechanical principles the students will (1) describe the motion of an object(s), (2) explain why the motion of an object(s) occurs as it does, and (3) solve or propose solutions to movement related problems. Students will describe the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and the biomechanical relationships within its component parts.

This course provides the student with the basic knowledge of athletic training principles and skills. The main focus is on the prevention and immediate care of common, acute, and chronic athletic injuries. This course covers basic sports medicine concepts and CPR but does not cover all areas necessary for athletic training certification. (Offered fall semester.)

This course focuses on skill analysis, strategy, and teaching progressions in the individual sports of badminton, bowling, golf, tennis, and other individual sports. Additionally, students will participate in the teaching of specific assigned skills.

In this course, students are introduced to sports skills common to the discipline of physical education. Essential sports skills and the associated rules of each sport are demonstrated and practiced, sports studies include soccer, football, volleyball, track and field, softball, baseball, basketball, and tumbling/rhythm.

Physiology of Exercise provides examination of the scientific theories behind the body's responses to exercise. This information is applied to facillitate health in general populations and maximize performance in sport-related activities.

The emphasis of the class will be on developing a comprehensive program plan that encompasses all aspects of coaching a particular sport. Skill analysis, strategy, and teaching progression will be highlighted. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

The emphasis of the class will be on developing a comprehensive program plan that encompasses all aspects of coaching a particular sport. Skill analysis, strategy, and teaching progression will be highlighted. (Offered spring semester of odd calendar years.)

The emphasis of the class will be on developing a comprehensive program plan that encompasses all aspects of coaching a particular sport. Skill analysis, strategy, and teaching progression will be highlighted. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

The emphasis of the class will be on developing a comprehensive program plan that encompasses all aspects of coaching a particular sport. Skill analysis, strategy, and teaching progression will be highlighted. (Offered spring semester of even calendar years.)

The emphasis of the class will be on developing a comprehensive program plan that encompasses all aspects of coaching a particular sport. Skill analysis, strategy, and teaching progression will be highlighted. (Offered fall semester of odd calendar years.)

The emphasis of the class will be on developing a comprehensive program plan that encompasses all aspects of coaching a particular sport. Skill analysis, strategy, and teaching progression will be highlighted. (Offered spring semester of even calendar years.)