Athletic Coaching Endorsement
The athletic coaching endorsement consists of 12 hours as outlined below. The endorsement is recommended for students who do not have a major or minor in physical education but are interested in coaching in a public school, private school, recreation program or community athletic program.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (8 hours)
| HSC 205 | Responding to Emergencies | 2(1-2) |
| PES 125 | Principles and Foundations of Coaching | 3(3-0) |
| PES 311 | Psychology of Coaching | 3(3-0) |
Electives I (2-4 hours)
Select from the following:
| PES 390 | Practicum in Physical Education and Coaching | 1-3(Spec) |
| PES 570 | Advanced Coaching in Basketball | 2(2-0) |
| PES 572 | Advanced Coaching in Baseball | 2(2-0) |
| PES 574 | Advanced Coaching of Football | 2(2-0) |
Electives II (0-2 hours)
Selected from above or from the following to complete a minimum of 12 hours for the endorsement:
| PED 189 | Weight Training and Conditioning | 2(Spec) |
| PES 224 | WSI-Swimming and Water Safety | 3(2-2) |
| PES 279 | Sport First Aid and Athletic Emergencies | 3(3-0) |
| PES 302 | Fundamentals of Motor Learning | 3(3-0) |
| PES 304 | Youth Sports and Diverse Learners | 3(3-0) |
| PES 485 | Theoretical Foundations of Strength and Conditioning | 3(3-0) |
Total: 12 semester hours