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What you will study

Coaching minors at the University of Central Missouri receive training in all of the essential areas of the field. You’ll study the latest standards of coaching in school sports programs, along with the responsibilities, philosophies and practical coaching tactics that these positions demand. 

As a UCM Coaching minor, you may take classes such as:

• Functional Anatomy: Study the structure of the human body, with a focus on the skeletal and muscular systems.
• Fundamental Techniques in Coaching: Learn about the standards, responsibilities, philosophy and issues in coaching.
• Care and Prevention of Injuries: Understand the best practices for helping athletes prevent and care for injuries that occur during training and sporting events.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in coaching

The best way to learn coaching techniques is through hands-on activities — that’s why UCM Coaching minors complete in-depth studies on a sport of their choice with the guidance of a faculty member:

• School sports: You’ll have many opportunities to observe seasoned professionals in action and try your hand at coaching a team in an actual school setting.
• Sports analysis: Complete an individualized project to enhance your understanding of practical coaching techniques and conduct an in-depth analysis of coaching philosophies in practice.
• Practicum: Coaching minors complete at least 100 hours of practical experience at an approved location. You’ll conduct thorough observations of sport coaches during athletic practices and events. You’ll also get the chance to work on your own coaching skills by leading sports teams during training and official competitive events.

 

What can you do with a minor in Coaching from UCM?

The University of Central Missouri’s Coaching minor ensures that you’re ready for a coaching position in a variety of sport settings, from interscholastic settings to recreational and competitive athletic organizations.

Depending on your state or school district of employment, you might be able to secure a coaching position without also holding a position as a teacher in the school. In some states, you must be a teacher in order to become a school coach.

This minor adds excellent career skills to enhance a teaching credential or add extra value to any number of degree programs. According to the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 85% of superintendents would give preference to hiring a teacher with a minor in coaching.

What’s after a minor in Coaching?

Use the interactive tool below to learn more about coaching salaries, job outlooks and career possibilities for graduates with a minor in Coaching from UCM.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your Coaching minor

The University of Central Missouri provides its students with a wide range of financial aid opportunities. At UCM, 94% of our undergraduates receive some form of aid.

Our advisors will help you choose from scholarships, loans, grants and work-study programs to help you finance your education. We’ll make sure your UCM education is attainable by providing you with an affordable path to graduation.

UCM offers many school-wide scholarships for incoming freshmen, out-of-state students, transfer students and continuing students. Learn more about what scholarships you may qualify for by using the .

Explore programs related to coaching.   If you’re not sure if a Coaching minor is for you, consider pairing your major area of study with one of UCM’s related undergraduate minors: Sport Nutrition Minor Sport Communication Minor Fitness/Wellness Minor Health Minor Health Education Minor