Coaching Minor
The coaching minor may be completed by any Gustavus student. It satisfies standards created by the state of Minnesota and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Students complete coursework designed to improve knowledge of coaching fundamentals, facilitate skill development, and enhance safety.
Please contact Bonnie Reimann at 507.933.7613 for additional information.
Requirements for a Minor in Coaching:
Required Core: 2.5 course credits
| Number | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HES 200 | First Aid and CPR | .25 course |
| HES 205 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | .5 course |
| HES 207 | Motor Learning | .5 course |
| HES 208 | Physiology of Exercise for P.E. Majors and Coaches | .5 course |
| HES 218 | Foundations of Coaching | .5 course |
| HES 251-285 | one coaching practicum | .25 course |
Required Electives: 1.5 course credits selected from the following:
| Number | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HES 116 | Weight Training | .25 course |
| HES 221 OR | Adolescent Health and Drug-Related Issues (Secondary Education Only) | .5 course |
| HES 231 OR | Drugs, Sport, and Human Performance for students not enrolled in education |
.5 course |
| HES 217 | Drug Education and Prevention (Health Ed Majors only) | .5 course |
| HES 222 | Nutrition and Exercise | .5 course |
| HES 122 OR | Relaxation | .25 course |
| HES 223 | Stress Management | .5 course |
| HES 251-285 | A second coaching practicum | .25 course |
| HES 305 | Kinesiology | .5 course |
| EDU 330 OR | Developmental Educational Psych | 1.0 course |
| PSY 234 | Developmental Psychology | 1.0 course |
The Gustavus General Catalog is available online allowing you to check current information about Gustavus majors, minors, and courses.