A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 52-54 credit hours

• CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)

• or

• CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)

• and

• CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)

• or

• CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
• BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)

• and

• BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
• PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

• Additionally, all other General Education courses as required - 37 credit hours

   

B. Kinesiology Theory Core: 24 credit hours

• EXS 100 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)

• or

• EXS 197 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 111 - Computer Applications in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)

• or

• CAP 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 287 - Social Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 297 - Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 351 - Philosophy of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 387 - Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 397 - Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 420 - History of Physical Activity and Sport in American Culture (3 cr. hr.)

C. Coaching Theory Core: 28 credit hours

•  Students are required to take two credit hours of Coaching Clinic PED 404 - 419

• ATR 421 - Athletic Injury Risk Management (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 230 - Foundations of Coaching: Principles and Theories (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 325 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 346 - Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 410 - Ethics in Sport (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 455 - Philosophy, Principles and the Administration of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
• HLH 120 - Responding to Emergencies (2 cr. hr.)
• PSY 333 - Developmental Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
• SPM 311 - Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport (3 cr. hr.)

D. Physical Education Activity Courses: Five credit hours

• Additional Aquatics and Activity Electives

• PED 181 - Adventure Activities (1 cr. hr.)
• PED 189 - Aquatics (1 cr. hr.)
• PED 282 - Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)

E. Practica/Internship Requirement: Eight credit hours

• EXS 260 - Coaching Practicum I (1 cr. hr.)
• EXS 360 - Coaching Practicum II (1 cr. hr.)
• EXS 475 - Internship in Coaching (6 cr. hr.)

F. Required Workshops

Students pursing the major in coaching must successfully complete the following non-credit workshops prior to student teaching:

• Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CARR)
• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
• Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)

G. Professional Electives: Three credit hours

Select at least three credit hours from the following listed below. Students may also choose additional ecectives.

• EXS 345 - Sport and Society (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 357 - Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 435 - Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 438 - Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 450 - Disability and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
• SPM 238 - Sport Videography (3 cr. hr.)
• SPM 335 - Information Technology in Sport (3 cr. hr.)

H. Free Electives: Seven credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the Bachelor's Degree in Coaching over four years

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