Minor in Coaching
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
The Coaching Minor is ideal for students who are passionate about sports, leadership, and helping others grow through athletic performance. It is especially valuable for those pursuing majors in education, kinesiology, exercise science, psychology, or related fields who want to expand their career options. This program is a great fit for students interested in working with athletes of all ages and skill levels in settings such as youth sports, school athletics, community recreation, or competitive coaching environments.
Program Overview
The Coaching Minor provides students with the knowledge and practical experience needed to lead, instruct, and motivate athletes across a variety of sports. Students gain a strong foundation in both the science and art of coaching through coursework in coaching theory, sport psychology, skill development, and injury prevention. With hands-on learning opportunities and a focus on effective communication and team dynamics, this program prepares future coaches to create positive, inclusive, and high-performing athletic environments.
FIND OUT EXACTLY
What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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