Athletic Coaching Minor, B.A.; B.S.; B.A.A.

The athletic coaching minor is recommended for students who are interested in coaching in an athletic program sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association or some other state athletic association.’

This minor is also offered via Global Campus/CMU Online

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

1. In order to graduate with this minor a student must:
   1. Obtain a 2.5 overall GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the minor.
   2. Have current CPR and First Aid Certification.
   3. Maintain established standards of professional practice articulated in the CMU Athletic Coaching Internship Manual and reflected in the first four standards constituting Domain 1 – Philosophy and Ethics, in the National Standards for Sport Coaches.
2. At least 12 credit hours of coursework within the minor must be taken at CMU.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (24 hours)

PES 125	Principles and Foundations of Coaching	3(3-0)
PES 225	Athletic Conditioning for Coaches	3(3-0)
PES 255	Athletic Skills and Techniques	2(2-0)
PES 279	Sport First Aid and Athletic Emergencies	3(3-0)
PES 311	Psychology of Coaching	3(3-0)
PES 335	Principles of Effective Coaching Instruction	3(3-0)
PES 410	Competition Oriented Strategies and Preparations	2(2-0)
PES 445	Athletic Season Planning and Evaluation	2(2-0)
PES 470	Athletic Coaching Internship	3(Spec)

Total: 24 semester hours