Coaching - Minor

Program: Coaching
Credential awarded: Minor
Total credit hours: 18
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.

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About the Coaching Minor

As more youth participate in recreational and secondary sports programs, the need for coaches and officials is growing rapidly. Thiel's coaching minor teaches students about sports administration and coaching, focusing on high school and college levels. Students learn how to create budgets, manage funds, communicate effectively, work with groups, and prepare for interviews.

Coaching Minor Learning Objectives

The coaching minor program provides instruction in sports administration and many aspects in the coaching of sports, with a concentration on the high school and the collegiate level.

Identify strategies to motivate athletes within their sports programs in oral and written communication.
Develop physical training programs and use sports skills effectively.
Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative facets of coaching by learning how to utilize the equipment, facilities, scheduling, and team logistics.
Cultivate interpersonal skills and learn to be a valuable member of a team.
Be prepared for entry-level employment in the sciences.

Coaching Curriculum

The coaching minor is an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to provide students interested in coaching with basic knowledge and skills necessary for competence in coaching. Classes include coaching organization and administration; sociology of sport; media, society and culture; and fitness, life, and wellness.

Visit our Academic Catalog (2025-2026) for course listings.