Minors
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
Code | Title | Hours |
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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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