Athletic Coaching Minor
School of Business
Office: E366E Thompson Hall
Dr. Reneta Barneva,Interim Department Chairperson
(716) 673-4750
Reneta.Barneva@fredonia.edu
Minor Requirements
The Athletic Coaching minor is offered to students seeking certification from The New York State Education Department (NYSED) to coach athletic teams in the public schools. Recipients of this minor will also have certification necessary to work in community programs and private schools and organizations.
The NYSED requires the following courses to partially meet the requirements for coaching certification:
- First Aid Skills and Knowledge
- Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education
- Health Sciences Applied to Coaching
- Theory and Techniques of Coaching
To complete the minor, students must also take the following courses: Fitness and Wellness, Sport Psychology, Pre-internship and an internship completed under the direction of a certified experienced coach.
Additional information concerning NYSED Coaching Certification may be found at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/pe/toolkitdocs/coachingguidelines_07_09.pdf.
Required Courses:
Some courses require prerequisites. Click on any hyperlinked course for additional information.
| HLTH 115 | First Aid Skills and Knowledge | 3 |
| HLTH 303 | Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| PSY 129 | Foundations of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 237 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SPMG 398 | Pre-Internship | 1 |
| SPMG 400 | Sport Studies Internship | .5-12 |
| HLTH 220 | Health Sciences Applied to Coaching | 3 |
| HLTH 221 | Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education | 3 |
| HLTH 321 | Theory & Techniques of Coaching | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23 |
NOTE:
- SPMG 400 is a variable 1-12 credit hour course. Students must complete the course with a minimum of two credit hours to satisfy the requirements for the minor.
Total Credit Hours: 23