Athletic Coaching (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2026-Spring 2027 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Athletic Coaching
Unit: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Health and Sport Sciences (HSS)
Academic Plan Code(s): ATCOMINOR
The required courses in this minor can be completed 100% online.
The Coaching Minor at the University of Louisville equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach, organize, and lead athletes in various settings. Through a combination of theoretical perspectives, current trends, and best practices, students will develop a strong foundation in coaching. Core courses cover social and psychological dimensions of physical activity, motivation in sport, coaching fundamentals, and hand-on internship opportunities. With flexible elective options, the minor is ideal for students looking to enhance their expertise in athletic coaching.
The minor is open to any undergraduate student at the university. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 to be admitted to the minor.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| HSS 301 | Motivation in Sport and Athletics | 3 |
| HSS 304 | Introduction to Athletic Coaching | 3 |
| HSS 305 | Athletic Directorship | 3 |
| HSS 401 | Internship in Coaching | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Coaching - select one course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fundamentals of Baseball Coaching | ||
| Fundamentals of Football Coaching | ||
| Fundamentals of Basketball Coaching | ||
| Fundamentals of Soccer Coaching | ||
| Fundamentals of Softball Coaching | ||
| Fundamentals of Coaching Volleyball | ||
| Electives - select 6 hours from the following: 1 | 6 | |
| Officiating | ||
| Social and Psychological Dimensions of Physical Activity - SB | ||
| Diverse Populations in Physical Activity and Health | ||
| Movement Skills and Concepts in Physical Education | ||
| Invasion and Net Games | ||
| Target and Fielding Games | ||
| Foundations of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries I | ||
| Physical Activity and Public Health | ||
| Advanced Principles in Athletic Coaching | ||
| Sport Leadership and Ethics | ||
| Administration of Intramural Activities | ||
| Sociology of Sport | ||
| Data and Analytics in Sport | ||
| Special Topics in Sport Administration (Administration of Youth Sports) 2 | ||
| Strategic Management in Sport | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 20 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
Exit Requirements: A minimum 2.25 cumulative G.P.A. is required in the minor. Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C- or higher and a passing grade is required in HSS 401. Students are required to complete 20 hours of Coaching Minor Courses outlined above.
- 1
Two (2) hours can be selected from another Fundamental Coaching course selected by the student.
- 2
Occasionally offered as a SPAD 461 Special Topics course.
