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Get your game face on as a leader in your community by supplementing your studies with coaching techniques and strategies. Prepare to lead in the future of athletics by learning the psychological and management techniques needed to build character in future athletes.

This program emphasizes leadership development, communication skills, and performance science from a thoughtful Christ-centered perspective that encourages future coaches to think from student-focused perspective. Through hands-on experience, immerse yourself in the reality that current athletes face by utilizing coaching theory to motivate and build character of teams and individuals so they can succeed on the field and in their lives.


Courses in this program

  • EXSC 210 – First Aid and Safety
  • PE 231 – Initiative Games
  • PE 380 – Theory and Practice of Coaching
  • PE 410 – Psychology of Coaching 
  • SMGT 301 – Application of Sport Management 
  • SMGT 453 – Governance in Sport

Faith Integration

The coaching minor focuses on Christ-centered leadership so you can confidently lead by example in an athletic career. You’ll gain knowledge and skills needed to help the athletes on your team think about the big picture so they can strive for team chemistry. Learn what it takes to be a trustworthy coach who inspires more effective training and leadership development. Prepare to build athletes with Christ-like character who demonstrate compassion while they compete.

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