Kinesiology Minor: Coaching

Department Chair: Jim Ave, Ph.D., ATC

Overview

The coaching minor is for students who would like to coach in either school or community settings. This minor will help students prepare for coaching certification by the American Sport Education Program, which has been recommended for all coaches in the state of California.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Recommended Prior Course

KIN 120 - Concepts of Wellness Credits 3

Required Courses (17-18 Units)

KIN 270 - Nutrition Credits 3
KIN 275 - Sport First Aid Credits 2
KIN 275L - Sports First Aid Lab Credits 1
KIN 316 - Coaching Methods Credits 3
KIN 385 - Kinesiology Practicum Credits 1 - 3

Select 4-5 units from the following courses:

KIN 323 - Theory of Secondary Physical Education Credits 2
KIN 346 - Analysis of Interscholastic Sports Credits 2
KIN 347 - Analysis of Elementary Games and Fundamental Movement Skills Credits 3
KIN 348 - Analysis of Recreational & Non-Traditional Sports Credits 3

Select one of the following courses:

KIN 251 - Foundations of Kinesiology Credits 3
KIN 320 - Theory of Elementary Physical Education Credits 3
KIN 331 - Motor Learning and Development Credits 3
KIN 340 - Measurement Evaluation Credits 3
KIN 395 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits 3