Kinesiology | Undergraduate Programs | Sport Coaching Minor

Sport Coaching Minor

The Sport Coaching minor is open to all degree-seeking students at UNC Greensboro. Students will explore the profession of sport coaching, including its qualifications, skills, and issues related to coaching in community youth and interscholastic sports. The minor culminates in hands-on experience, allowing students to take on coaching responsibilities in selected sports under the mentorship of qualified coaches.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 19 credit hours

Required Courses:

KIN 220Lifetime Wellness 
KIN 286Foundations of Sport Coaching
KIN 287Coaching in Community-Based Sport Programs
KIN 353 -OR- KIN 265Injuries and Illnesses in Physical Activity -OR- Strength Training and/or Conditioning
KIN 388 -OR- KIN 230Psychology of Physical Activity -OR- Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance
NTR 213Introductory Nutrition

Required Practicum:

KIN 477Coaching Practicum in a Selected Sport * 
* KIN 477 is the last course to be taken in the minor and may be taken only after all other courses are completed.
Scott Wells as assistant coach runs the men's soccer team practice as they get in their last off season practice.

Resources

Dr. Adam Berg

Dr. Adam Berg
apberg@uncg.edu

Director OF Undergraduate STUDIES