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The athletic coaching minor is open to any undergraduate student at the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. The minor is offered through the Westbrook College of Health professions and is directly administered through Department of Exercise and Sports Performance. The minor is interdisciplinary in nature and draws from courses from the Department of Sport and Recreational Management and Education. The minor provides a comprehensive and meaningful academic program for students wishing to pursue coaching at the youth and college level. The minor aims to provide expert knowledge following the eight domains from the National Standards for Sports Coaches: Philosophy and Ethics, Safety and Injury prevention, Physical Conditioning, Growth and Development, Teaching and Communication, Sport Skills and Tactics, Organization and Administration, and Evaluation.

Students are required to earn a minimum grade of a "C" in all courses with an  ATC or EXS prefix. Students are only able to retake a course one time.

Students are required to pass a coaching certification and complete CPR and First Aid prior to taking the Coaching Practicum.

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program.  Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents.  Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives.  All courses completed must be no older than five years.  Other restrictions apply.  See Undergraduate Admissions also.

See Undergraduate Admissions.

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.