Coaching

Why Study Coaching?

Minor | Health and Human Performance/Coaching | CEBAH

Interested in coaching? UW-River Falls offers a minor in coaching for students interested in coaching a variety of sports at all levels. The program provides a foundation of science-based courses, coaching theory courses and hands-on experience via a coaching practicum, all combining to prepare you for a coaching position at any level.

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I chose to minor in coaching and have been working as a student coach for the football program alongside my classes because I want to coach after graduation. Through my classes and my hands-on experience, I've learned how to organize practices, handle certain situations and understand how much work goes on, even in the off season. I have thoroughly enjoyed my minor classes because they translate so well to working as a coach with the team.

Carson Madigan

hhp@uwrf.edu // 715-425-4209

Your Degree:

Undergraduate

Area of Study:

Health and Human Performance/Coaching

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Skills and Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of sport rules and regulations, training and practice methods and coaching theories, strategies and techniques.
Understand the scientific method and key scientific concepts as they related to exercise physiology, anatomy, conditioning, injuries and more.
Coach athletes at a variety of skill levels to perform at optimal levels.
Hone broadly applicable lifetime skills including leadership, judgement, facilitation, decision-making and interpersonal communication skills.

Types of Courses

Applied Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury
Coaching Practicum
Coaching Theory (Baseball/Softball, Football, Track, Ice Hockey, Volleyball, Track, Basketball)
Coaching Young Athletes
Motor Learning and Development
Psychology of Coaching
Scientific Principles of Conditioning
Weight Training

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Anatomy student studies the bones in the human foot

Potential Careers

A minor in coaching is an excellent complement to many majors, especially education or exercise and sport science majors. Depending on your interests and major, you may find work in a variety of roles, including: