A coaching minor provides the foundational knowledge and skills to be a coach at any level of athletics. You’ll get a broad-ranging education in the physical, mental and team-oriented aspects of coaching and sports to guide your passion.

When paired with a bachelor’s degree, coaching minors can pursue careers in: 

• Sports Coaching 
• Fitness Coaching 
• Personal Training 
• Strength & Conditioning Coach 

Courses

(18 credits: 12 credits in residence, 18 credits upper division.)
SRM 300 | Organization and Administration of Sports | 3 credits
SRM 370 | Facilities and Events Management | 3 credits
SRM 380 | Sports Ethics | 3 credits
SRM 450 | Sports Law | 3 credits
SRM 460 | Sports Marketing | 3 credits
SRM 470 | Sports Finance | 3 credits

Learning Outcomes

• Identify fundamental theories, concepts, and terminology relevant to the field of sports management. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of how cultural traditions, social values, and lived experiences of society display themselves in sport. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of how the human body functions and how to care for and prevent athletic injuries. 
• Explain how athletes can learn, understand, and create functional and safe movement patterns. 
• Design physical training, nutritional and mental training skills programs that can enhance athletic performance to help athletes reach their performance potential.