Minor in Athletic Coaching
This sequence of courses is for students who are interested in coaching and/or pursuing a career in coaching. It provides the knowledge and skill base required for coaching club, school, and community athletic teams.
All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet the following admission requirements to declare the minor:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select One: | 4 | |
| Principles of Human Anatomy | ||
| Human Anatomy | ||
or equivalent | ||
| Select One: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Teaching Physical Education | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| SF State GWAR Course | 3 | |
Please meet with an advisor to declare the minor.
Athletic Coaching, Minor — 22 units
A minimum of 6 upper-division units are required to complete the minor.
All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Core (21 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 310 | Youth Development Instructional Analysis I | 3 |
| or KIN 312 | Youth Development Instructional Analysis II | |
| KIN 314 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| KIN 331 | Peak Performance | 3 |
| KIN 355 | Science, Sport, and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN 404 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 434 | Sport-Based Youth Development | 3 |
| KIN 486 | Motor Learning | 3 |
Culminating Experience (1 unit)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 570 | Directed Coaching Experience | 1 |
A one-season coaching experience in youth athletics, recreation leagues, interscholastic, or intercollegiate athletics in a sport in which a coaching course is selected.
- 1
Community college courses in coaching may be accepted as substitutes.
- 2
CPR certification is required.