| Since the coaching of sports has become an important adjunct to the teaching profession, theoretical courses in basketball, football, track and field, soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball are offered so that you can prepare either for professional coaching or for recreational purposes.
Completing the coaching minor at AU satisfies course requirements to pursue certification from New York State, allowing you to coach in NY public high schools.
The coaching courses are taught by coaches and faculty members within the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and include discussions of etiquette in sports, values in mental attitudes, systems of offense and defense in appropriate sports, history, strategy, equipment, conditioning and care and prevention of athletic injuries.
Requirements for Coaching Minor
BIOL 230 Nutrition in Health and disease 2
PHED 118 Weight Training
or PHED 101 Cross Training
or PHED 103 Cardiovascular Fitness 2
PHED 311 First Aid and CPR 2
PHED 291 Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics 3
PHED 295 Psychology of Coaching 3
Theory and Techniques of Coaching: (choose one)
PHED 312 Theory and Technique of Coaching Football 2
PHED 313 Theory and Technique of Coaching Basketball 2
PHED 314 Theory and Technique of Coaching Volleyball 2
PHED 315 Theory and Technique of Coaching Lacrosse 2
PHED 316 Theory and Technique of Coaching Track & Field 2
PHED 317 Theory and Technique of Coaching Soccer 2
Total (minimum) 14 |
