Coaching Minor

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Admission Criteria

Complete at least one semester at UB
Minimum overall GPA 2.000

Current UB students wishing to add or change their minor to Coaching, submit the Minor Application Form.

Course Requirements

Coaching Core (20-22 credits)

Required Courses (4 credits):

ES 256LEC - Principles of Coaching Credits: 3
ES 254LAB - CPR and First Aid Credits: 1 (CPR/First Aid requirement can be satisfied by taking an approved course outside of UB)

Choose four courses from the following (11-12 credits):

ES 353LEC - Technology in Sport Credits: 3
ES 428LEC - Health Promotion, Prevention & Wellness Credits: 3
ES 435LEC - Health Coaching and Behavior Modification Strategies Credits: 3
ES 352LEC - Sports Nutrition for Coaches Credits: 3 (Non-ES majors only) OR
ES 402LEC - Exercise Nutrition Credits: 2 (ES majors only)
NTR 401LEC - Nutrition and Health Credits: 3

Choose two courses from the following (5-6 credits):

ES 220LEC - Movement Analysis Credits: 2
ES 255LEC - Coaching Youth Sports Credits: 3
ES 251LEC - Women, Gender & Sport Credits: 3
ES 208LEC - Human Form & Function II Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Minor: 20-22

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the minor will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

Prepare sport coaches to develop and enact an athlete-centered coaching philosophy.
Provide sport coaches with an understanding of ethical practices and codes of conduct affiliated with the sport context.
Develop coach competencies to include effective communication, collaboration, and education of and with all stakeholders associated with a sport program.
Assist sport coaches in developing and providing an emotionally and physically safe environment in which to practice and compete.
Educate sport coaches with current coaching and sport science knowledge and best practices to ensure quality preparation and development of athletes.