Minor in Sport Coaching

Program Overview

The principles of athletic program leadership and functional exercise and movement science studies come together to prepare the next generation of athletic coaches.

Program Format

On-Campus

Degree Options

  • Undergraduate Minor

Credit Requirements

18-credit minor

Program Details

The Sport Coaching minor is designed for undergraduate students who wish to enter the coaching profession and for student-athletes who wish to learn more about the coaching field. This program is designed to develop coaching, leadership, and team management skills in a variety of sport settings. This minor complements the Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, and Athletic Leadership majors on campus.

Minor Courses: Students must complete all courses listed here to receive a Minor in Sport Coaching:

  • EXS1000: Intro to Exercise Science
  • EXS2200: Principles of Sport Coaching
  • EXS2210: Prevention and Treatment of Common Athletic Injuries
  • AAL1400: Athletic Administration I

Choose Two of the Following Courses

  • AAL2400: Athletic Administration II
  • EXS2300: Motor Development and Learning
  • EXS2400: Sport and Exercise Nutrition
  • EXS3050: Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
  • EXS3150: Theory and Application of Strength and Conditioning
  • SRM1600: Management of Sports Industry
  • SRM3203: Sports Psychology
  • SRM3211: Legal Issues in Sport and Recreation Management

Please reference the current catalog for all course descriptions.

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Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are awarded based on both need and merit.

Have a Question?

Contact our faculty lead for program-related questions or email admissions@aic.edu for general college admission requirements.

Susan Lachowski, PhD, CSCS
Executive Director and Associate Professor, Division of Health and Human Performance | Core Faculty, Division of Physical Therapy | Founding Director, Center for Sport Physiology and Exercise Testing

Location: Room 110, Colaccino Center for Health Sciences
Phone: 413.205.3014
Email: susan.lachowski@aic.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

American International College Director of Exercise Science Susan Lachowski, PhD, CSCS

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