Physical Education - Coaching Minor

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Program Coordinator
Brian McGladrey, PhD, athletic administration

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 - Advanced First Aid and Emergency Response Credits: (3)
EXSC 352 - Assessment and Treatment of Athletic Injuries Credits: (4)
EXSC 350 - Gross Anatomy Credits: (3)
EXSC 350LAB - Gross Anatomy Laboratory Credits: (2)
EXSC 351 - Physiology Credits: (4)
EXSC 351LAB - Physiology 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 (On reserve as of 9/16/15) 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) Inactive as of 12/12/2015.
PE 525 - Advanced Baseball Coaching (3) Inactive as of 12/09/2014.

Total Credits: 37

College and Department Information

Physical Education, School Health, and Movement Studies Department
College of Education and Professional Studies