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Coaching Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

2023-24 Academic Year

PED 314, 315, 316, 317, and 318 are offered when staff allows. Begin to take theory classes sophomore year (must have 30 hours completed). Theory classes should be completed before senior year to avoid conflict with student teaching.

Sophomore - 3rd and 4th semesters
PED 105 Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
PED 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)

Junior - 5th and 6th semesters
PED 304 Sport Physiology or PED 305 Exercise Physiology (3)

Senior - 7th and 8th semesters
Choose three of the following:
*PED 311 Theory and Fundamentals of Football Coaching (3)
*PED 312 Theory and Fundamentals of Basketball Coaching (3)
**PED 313 Theory and Fundamentals of Track Coaching (3)
*PED 314 Theory and Fundamentals of Wrestling Coaching (3)
*PED 315 and Fundamentals Theory of Baseball Coaching (3)
*PED 316 and Fundamentals Theory of Softball Coaching (3)
**PED 317 Theory and Fundamentals of Volleyball Coaching (3)
**PED 318 and Fundamentals Theory of Soccer Coaching (3)
***PED 357 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)
PED 444 Topics in Psychology - Sport Psychology (3)

*offered fall semester only
**offered spring semester only

***If PED 357 is selected, students must also take all prerequisites (PED 227 and PED 304 or 305).