Feb 08, 2025

2023-2024 General Catalog

2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.

Physical Education Coaching - Minor

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Kinesiology and Health Science

This minor requires a 2.75 overall GPA or higher for admission. Students must also have a 2.75 overall GPA to graduate with this minor. Students who intend to use this minor with the Secondary Teaching Education Program (STEP) must have a C or better in all content courses and a 3.0 overall GPA to graduate. This minor is not an option for students majoring in Kinesiology, unless they receive department approval to declare it.

Core Minor Requirements (32-41 credits)

Skill Development - (3 credits)

Select 3 courses:

KIN 2100 - Skills 1 (Swimming, Volleyball, Football) 1 credit(s)
KIN 2200 - Skills 2 (Lifetime Activities) 1 credit(s)
KIN 2300 - Skills 3 (Softball, Basketball, Soccer) 1 credit(s)
KIN 2400 - Skills 4 (Tennis, Badminton, Track and Field) 1 credit(s)
KIN 2500 - Skills 5 (Dance Activities) 1 credit(s)
OR advisor approved PE dance class

Required Prerequisites (13-15 credits)

BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 4 credit(s) and
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4 credit(s)
HEP 2000 - First Aid and Emergency Care 2 credit(s) or First Aid and CPR certification
KIN 3000 - Principles of Fitness 3 credit(s) or PE 3000 Dynamic Fitness (choose either KIN 3000 or PE 3000 )
KIN 2000 - Introduction to Kinesiology 2 credit(s)

Professional Foundation (10 credits)

KIN 2050 - Sport Rules and Regulations of the Utah High School Athletic Association 1 credit(s)
KIN 4100 - Exercise Physiology 4 credit(s)
KIN 4350 - Administration and Classroom Management of Physical Education 2 credit(s)
KIN 4500 - Motivational Strategies for Physical Education and Coaching 3 credit(s)

Electives - (6 credits)

Select 2 courses:

KIN 3100 - Athletic Injuries 3 credit(s)
KIN 3200 - Motor Learning and Technology in Skill Analysis (CI) 3 credit(s)
KIN 4000 - Mental Aspects of Sports Performance 3 credit(s)

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (7 credits) (required for students seeking teacher licensure)

Students who are seeking a Physical Education teacher licensure must have an overall GPA of 3.0 to apply to the STEP program. They are also required to take the additional classes listed below.

NDFS 1020 - Science and Application of Human Nutrition (BLS) 3 credit(s)
KIN 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s)
KIN 4900 - Methods of Physical Education (CI) 3 credit(s)