Coaching Minor

The Coaching minor includes formal lecture and discussion courses and practical experiences to provide opportunities to learn the knowledge and skills for coaching sports across the lifespan. Completion of the minor provides formal recognition of competency in coaching, including philosophy, legal and current issues, methods, and ethics.  

Requirements

Completion of 15 credits:

Requirement DescriptionCredits
Core Courses Required (6 credits)
EDPE 3000Contemporary Issues (Coaching Issues & Legal Ethics)3
EDPE 3300Philosophy of Coaching3
Select 2 Professional Skills Courses (6 credits)6
Practicum
Sports Leadership
Practicum
Practicum in Field Experience
Sport in Society
Human Development
Select 1 Sports Performance Course (3 credits):3
Sci Strength Training&Condtng
Exercise and Sport Psychology

Other Information

The Coaching minor is open to any student at UVM.