Coaching

Longwood’s coaching minor teaches the skills necessary to be a team leader in any sport. A minor in coaching pairs well with many other majors, particularly liberal studies and a teaching certification, and enables teachers to coach a sport. Opportunities for certification by the American Sport Education Program and the Virginia High School League are provided in the classroom.

Career Paths

Team coach at the elementary, middle and high school levels
Individual coach
Sports leadership and coaching in a variety of other settings

What You'll Study

Courses

Courses

Discover health-related fitness and sport science in courses designed to provide a foundation in the sciences with an emphasis in exercise, education, health and sports sciences.

Course Code	Course Name	Credit
KINS 218	Motor Learning	3 credits
KINS 362	Administration in Exercise Science and Sport	3 credits
KINS 385	Sport Psychology	3 credits
KINS 404	Principles of Coaching	3 credits
KINS 491	Practicum in Coaching	3 credits
HPEP 234	Comparison of Sports and Recreation Programs for Children With and Without Disabilities	3 credits
TOTAL		18 credits