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What can you do with this minor?

The Coaching Minor at the University of Kentucky prepares students to develop and guide athletes in various sports. The curriculum includes foundations of coaching, psychological and sociological aspects, and team development strategies. Students must complete an independent study, where they assist in coaching a local team, gaining hands-on experience and learning various coaching philosophies.

Program Details

Delivery Method: On Campus, In-Person

Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion

Minor Requirements

The minor in Coaching requires 18 credit hours as follows:

Required Courses

  • KHP 280: Introduction to Coaching (3)
  • KHP 395: Independent Study in Kinesiology and Health Promotion (3)
  • KHP 300: Psychology and Sociology of Physical Education and Sport (3)
  • KHP 580: Group Dynamics in Sport and Physical Activity (3)

Electives (choose 6 credit hours from the following)

  • KHP 190: First Aid and Emergency Care (2)
  • KHP 205: Kinesiology for Health and Physical Education (3)
  • KHP 319: Sports Officiating (1)
  • KHP 340: Athletic Training (2)
  • KHP 350: Strength and Conditioning for Sports (4)
  • KHP 473: Management of Sport (3)
  • KHP 546: Physical Education Workshop (3)
  • KHP 547: Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (3)

How to Apply

Incoming Students: Minors and certificates can be declared once you are an enrolled student at the University.  

Current students: To add a minor, follow these instructions:

  • Log on to your myUKGPS
  • Under “My Program of Study” on the right side of the page, click the link “Request a major change”.  
  • This will allow you to add, change, or remove any major or minor.

If you have questions, please contact your academic advisor.

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