Physical Education - Coaching Minor

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Program Coordinator
Heidi Henschel Pellett, EdD

It is recommended for students 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 348 - Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries Credits: (4)
EXSC 350 - Anatomical Kinesiology Credits: (4)
EXSC 350LAB - Anatomical Kinesiology Laboratory Credits: (1)
EXSC 351 - Scientific Foundations of Health and Fitness Credits: (4)
EXSC 351LAB - Scientific Foundations of Health and Fitness Laboratory Credits: (1)
HED 205 - Drugs and Sport Credits: (2)
PE 346 - Administration of Athletes Credits: (3)
PE 365 - Foundations of Coaching Credits: (3)
PE 448 - Coaching and Competitive Ethics 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 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 330 - Volleyball Coach Credits: (3)
PE 442 - Field Work in Physical Education Credits: (1-6)
PE 521 - Advanced Football Coaching (3)
PE 523 - Advanced Basketball Coaching (3)
PE 524 - Advanced Track Coaching (3)
PE 525 - Advanced Baseball Coaching (3)

Physical Education - Coaching Minor

Required Courses

Electives

Total Credits: 37