Physical Education - Coaching Minor

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Students are recommended to obtain state teaching certification for permanent employment coaching opportunities.

The coaching minor meets the standards of the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) regarding recommended standards for employment at the preferred Coach Level. Requirements (Item 23.4.1, WIAA Handbook) for all levels listed below.

These levels are:
    Beginning Coach
    Experienced Coach
    Preferred Coach

Required Courses

EMS 245 - First Aid Credits: (3)
EXSC 250 - Anatomical Kinesiology Credits: (5)
EXSC 348 - Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries Credits: (4)
EXSC 351 - Scientific Foundations of Health and Fitness Credits: (5)
HED 205 - Drugs and Sport Credits: (2)
PESH 336 - Practicum II Credits: (2)
PESH 341 - Characteristics of Effective Physical Education Teaching Credits: (3)
PE 346 - Administration of Athletics Credits: (3)
PE 453 - Psychological and Sociological Foundations of Coaching Credits: (3)

Electives

Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following:

PE 321 - Football Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 322 - Wrestling Coach Credits: (3)
PE 323 - Basketball Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 324 - Track Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 325 - Baseball Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 326 - Theory of Coaching Soccer Credits: (3)
PE 329 - Tennis Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 330 - Volleyball Coach Credits: (3)
PE 333 - Swimming Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 442 - Field Work in Physical Education Credits: (1-6)
PE 521 - Advanced Football Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 523 - Advanced Basketball Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 524 - Advanced Track Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 525 - Advanced Baseball Coaching Credits: (3)

Physical Education - Coaching Minor

Required Courses

Electives

Total Credits: 36