Buffalo State University 20 courses
The coaching and physical education minor provides students with the knowledge and skills to coach interscholastic teams. Students may focus their interests in one or more sport specialties. Students who successfully complete the coaching and physical education minor fulfill academic requirements to apply for New York State Education Department (NYSED) Temporary Coaching License.
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPR 126 | Principles, Philosophy and Organization of Athletics in Education | 3 |
| HPR 335 or HEW 335 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries or Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HPR 309 | Health Sciences for Coaching | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 9 credits | |
Electives in Coaching
Complete at least 2 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPR 201 | Techniques and Theories of Coaching Specialty Sport | 2 |
| HPR 202 | Techniques and Theories of Soccer | 2 |
| HPR 203 | Theories and Techniques of Football | 2 |
| HPR 205 | Theories and Techniques of Track and Field | 2 |
| HPR 207 | Techniques and Theories of Baseball/Softball | 2 |
| HPR 209 | Techniques and Theories of Basketball | 2 |
| HPR 488 | Internship | 1-15 |
| Total Electives in Coaching | 4 credits | |
Optional Courses in Area Related to Coaching
Complete at least 1 of the following courses: Total Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 368 | Sports Management and Marketing | 3 |
| COM 392 | Public Relations in Sports | 3 |
| HEW 320 | Psychoactive Drugs and Health | 3 |
| HEW 330 | Principles of Personal Training | 3 |
| HEW 331 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HEW 425 | Alcohol Problems | 3 |
| HPR 301 | Kinesiology: Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics | 3 |
| PSY 325 | Social Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 357 | Adolescent and Young Adult Development | 3 |
| Total Optional Courses in Area Related to Coaching | 3 credits | |
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