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Academic Catalog

Coaching, Minor

The Minor in Coaching provides students the education and experience needed to obtain an entry-level coaching position. In addition, courses selected provide the knowledge needed to complete the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) national coaching certification exam. The Minor in Coaching is aligned with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) standards.

Minor in Coaching

Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification is required at time of graduation. 

Required Courses Inside Department
KN 240Coaching Principles and Philosophy2
KN 257Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries3
KN 300Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity3
KN 357Sports Performance Training and Conditioning3
KN 341Teaching & Coaching Team Activities3
or KN 343 Teaching & Coaching Lifetime Activities
Select one of the following:2
KN 281
Coaching Football
KN 282
Coaching Basketball
KN 283
Coaching Track and Field
KN 284
Coaching Baseball and Softball
KN 285
Coaching Volleyball
KN 286
Coaching Soccer
Total Hours16

Certificates Offered

American Sport Education Program Bronze Level National Coaching Certification (ASEP) 

The ASEP is a world-wide organization providing coaching certification for over 30 years. This certification is for those desiring to coach athletes aged fourteen years and older at the high school, college, Olympic and competitive club-sport levels. The program provides the comprehensive information and resources needed to sit for the ASEP Bronze Level national certification exam and be better prepared to obtain an entry-level coaching position. This exam is included as a requirement in KN 240 Coaching Principles and Philosophy, one of the courses included in the Minor in Coaching. 

Functional Movement Screen Level 1 Certification by Functional Movement Systems, LLC. (FMS) 

This certification is completed through KN 366: 

KN 366  Functional Movement Screening Certification (FMS Certification)  (1)  

This course provides comprehensive knowledge and application of the Functional Movement Screening process, leading to Functional Movement Screening Level 1 certification. Washburn University is a higher education partner with FMS, Inc. The FMS is recognized worldwide as a valid and reliable screening tool to identify limitations or asymmetries in movement in individuals with no current pain or known musculoskeletal injury. Certification does not expire, and successful students may identify themselves as Level 1 FMS-certified screeners upon class completion. Prerequisites: None.

Personal Trainer Certification (NASM-CPT) 

This certification is completed through KN 399: 

KN 399  Personal Training Certification (CPT Certification)  (2)  

Students learn the essentials of personal fitness training utilizing the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM) Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model, which leads to eligibility to sit for the NASM's Personal Training Exam. Students will be guided through class and self-study activities and, upon completing the course, will be eligible to sit for the NASM Personal Training Certification exam. Prerequisites: None.