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Athletic Coaching, Minor (320)

The minor in Athletic Coaching is designed to develop positive teaching/coaching skills in athletics and to meet the need for qualified coaches in public/private schools, business settings or community agencies. The minor requires 21-24 semester hours. Students must maintain a “C” or better in each course in the minor.

This minor provides students with the credentials necessary to immediately be eligible for any coaching position in Kentucky (and other states) from youth sports to high school level.

Contact: Dr. Brian Myers

Required Courses: Hours
PE 211 Net / Wall and Target Sports 3
PE 212 Striking / Fielding and Invasion Sports 3
PE 290 Foundations of Coaching Principles 3
PE 291 Scientific Base/Conditioning 3
PE 310 Kinesiology 3
PE 311 Exercise Physiology 3
PE 497 Advanced Principles of Coaching 3
   
Electives - Students may select 1 course from below: 0-3
Coaching of Volleyball  
Football Coaching  
Basketball Coaching  
Track and Field Coaching  
Baseball Coaching  
Total Hours 21-24

 

Health Education, Minor (389)

The minor in health education requires a minimum of 23 semester hours. This minor provides a basic foundation for students desiring preparation in health promotion and disease prevention. The minor in health education may be used in combination with many majors to enhance student’s career opportunities and as preparation for graduate study in a variety of health disciplines. Completion of the minor along with a teaching certifiable major leads to certification in health education. Contact: Dr. Grace Lartey

BIOL 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
SFTY 171 Safety and First Aid 1
PH 261 Foundations of Public Health Education 3
PH 365 Human Sexuality 3
PH 381 Public and Community Health 3
PH 461 Comprehensive School Health Program 3
PH 467 Drug Abuse Education 3
   
Select one of the following (with approval of the academic advisor): 3
Environmental Health  
Independent Study in Health and Safety  
Consumer Health  
Health and Safety in the Elementary School  
Human Nutrition  
Total Hours 23

 


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