Coaching Preparation Coursework

Requirements for coaching certification vary from state to state and sometimes from district to district within a state.

At a minimum, students interested in coaching should take the following coursework:

PE 225	Psychology of Coaching	2
	OR
PE 345	Applied Sport Psychology	3
PE 280	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3

Choose one course from the sport one wishes to coach

PE 231	Theory of Coaching Volleyball	2
PE 232	Theory of Coaching Basketball	2
PE 233	Theory of Coaching Baseball	2
PE 234	Theory of Coaching Softball	2
PE 235	Theory of Coaching Wrestling	2
PE 236	Theory of Coaching Track and Field	2
PE 237	Theory of Coaching Football	2
PE 238	Theory of Coaching Soccer	2

Other recommended coursework includes:

EXSC 277	Motor Development	2
EXSC 320	Physiology of Exercise	4
HLTH 222	Nutrition	3
PE 230	First Aid and CPR	1
PE 395	Internship	1-4