Athletic Coaching Minor

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TOTAL MINOR HOURS: 12

An undergraduate minor in Athletic Coaching provides students with the knowledge, skills, and background to assist individuals interested in coaching at various levels in a variety of team, dual, and individual sports.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Athletic Coaching is 12 hours. Students must have completed 45 hours of undergraduate coursework, be considered at the junior level, have an overall GPA of 2.5, and have a major in a program other than Physical Education.

Required Minor Courses: (12 credit hours)

Minor Core Courses: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

PET 4765 - Scientific Principles of Athletic Coaching Credit(s): 3
PET 4851 - Advanced Issues in Coaching Credit(s): 3

Minor Elective Courses: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

Students must choose 2 of the following courses:

APK 3120 - Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
ATR 2010C - Care and Prevention of Physical Injuries Credit(s): 3
PET 3031 - Motor Behavior Credit(s): 3
SPM 3012 - Issues in Sport Credit(s): 3

GPA Requirements

Students must earn an overall GPA of 2.0.

Grading Requirements

Students must earn a C- or higher in each course.

Advising Information

To schedule an advising appointment:

Prospective or current students with an active UID can schedule an appointment online: https://usf.appiancloud.com/suite/sites/archivum/page/archivum/report/daQEig

Prospective students who have not yet applied or students who are inactive (e.g., dismissed or not enrolled for 3 consecutive terms) should contact the appropriate advising location in their intended major: https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/advising.aspx

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