The Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education offers a 19-credit coaching minor available to all undergraduate students aspiring to coach children, adolescents or adults in athletic settings. The aim is to provide students with a deep knowledge in the methods of coaching, including instruction methods and coaching techniques, principles, philosophy and a background in the fitness and psychology of athletes. Students will apply their knowledge and skills in a cooperative experience working with a qualified, skilled coach. Rounding their experience, students will be able to gain knowledge through an elective class such as nutrition, advanced coaching techniques, emergency care, social problems in sport or adapted physical education.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, please contact the Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education at 973-655-5253 or the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at 973-655-6681. To add this minor please see Mr. Saavedra, department administrator, in UN 4141.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 10-13 | |
| Fitness Activities 1 | ||
| Coaching Principles and Problems | ||
| Psychology of Sport | ||
| Cooperative Education in Physical Education | ||
| Sports Modules | 0-3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Fielding and Target Games 1 | ||
| Introduction to Invasion and Net Games 1 | ||
| Electives | 3-9 | |
| Complete 1-3 courses from the following: 2 | ||
| Principles and Practice of Emergency Care | ||
| Management of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Fitness Programs 1 | ||
| Nutrition: A Socioecological Perspective | ||
| Social Problems in Sports | ||
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Advanced Coaching Techniques | ||
| Total Credits | 19 | |
- 1
Included in Physical Education major
- 2
Physical Education majors must take 3 courses from this list