Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Athletic Coaching, Minor (320)


Program Coordinator

Brian S. Myers, brian.myers@wku.edu, (270) 745-4077

Program Requirements (21-24 hours)

The minor in Athletic Coaching is designed to develop positive teaching/coaching skills in athletics and to meet the need for qualified coaches in public/private schools, business settings or community agencies.

The minor requires 21-24 semester hours. Students must maintain a “C” or better in each course in the minor.

Required Courses:
PE 211Net / Wall and Target Sports3
PE 212Striking / Fielding and Invasion Sports3
PE 290Foundations of Coaching Principles3
PE 291Scientific Base/Conditioning3
PE 310Kinesiology3
PE 311Exercise Physiology3
PE 497Advanced Principles of Coaching3
Electives - Students may select 1 course from below:0-3
Coaching of Volleyball
Football Coaching
Basketball Coaching
Track and Field Coaching
Baseball Coaching
Total Hours21-24