Empowering Leaders: Coaching Minor Program
Coaching provides an avenue for individuals who enjoy teaching and mentoring. Coaches teach technical skills and strategies related to the sport and impart essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, leadership and resilience.
A minor adds credibility to your coaching credentials. It signifies that you have undergone a formal training program and have met specific standards set by a recognized coaching body. Clients and organizations often prefer working with certified coaches to measure professionalism and competence.
This minor goes well with any major but most commonly pairs with
The coaching minor is designed to introduce students to the many principles that are applicable across all sports. It is a supplement to any major field of study and is encouraged for students seeking teacher licensure or pursuing other majors who desire a coaching position or career in an educational setting.
Coursework Description
Not only will you get “Coaching 101” (i.e., Principles of Coaching: planning, organizing, planning and directing team functions), the minor includes introductory courses in
- functional anatomy
- first aid, safety and CPR
- prevention and care of injuries
- essentials of strength training and conditioning
- plus an internship
After you complete Bethel’s coaching curriculum, you’re eligible for certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. This requires payment of a fee included in Bethel’s Coaching program.
The coaching minor requires 19 hours of course, with 12 of the 19 hours being distinct
Required core courses for Coaching Minor:
2 hours HHP 110 First Aid & CPR
3 hours HHP 201 Functional Anatomy
3 hours HHP 301 Principles of Coaching
3 hours HHP 410 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 2 hours HHP 470 Internship-Coaching
Choose at least one:
3 hours HHP 329 Kinesiology
3 hours HHP 360 Exercise Physiology
Choose at least one:
3 hours HHP 202 Introduction to Physical Education 2 hours HHP 270 Introduction to Sports Management
Choose two from the following:
.5 hour HLS 113 Fitness Activities
.5 hour HLS 115 Strength Training and Conditioning .5 hour HLS 137 Recreational Activities
Electives (*to be used to complete distinct credits for minor)
3 hours HHP 281 Prevention and Care of Injuries 2 hours HHP 320 Adapted Physical Education
3 hours HHP 325 Motor Behavior
3 hours HHP 355 Sport Psychology
