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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Coaching Minor

Visit the Exercise and Nurtrion Science academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.

Visit the Exercise and Nutrition Sciences department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.

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):

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

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

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.