Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Sport Coaching Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Contact: Scott Douglas, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
Location: Gunter 2730
Telephone: 970.351.2233
Website: http://www.unco.edu/NHS/ses
Advising Information:
Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.
To find your advisor, log into ursa.unco.edu; go to 'Student' tab and click 'View Student Information' link. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.
Students that declare and complete the Sport Coaching major are not eligible to complete and attain a Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Coaching minor.
The program consists of three parts:
- Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
- Required Major Credits
- University-Wide Credits
Program Description:
Sport coaching is an emerging field with diverse content areas and athletic populations. This major enables students to combine sport specific content, scientific knowledge and pedagogical practices in preparation for the continually changing world of coaching and athletics. Students who select this emphasis are not eligible for teacher licensure in Sport and Exercise Science.
Program Admission Requirements:
Academic Good Standing
Program Requirements:
- Prior to registering for SES 392, students must complete all SES prefix courses with a GPA of 2.7 or better, have current First Aid and CPR certification through completion of internship, and have consent of the Internship Director. In addition, the SES Internship Request Form must be submitted two weeks before the start of Final Exam week of the PRIOR SEMESTER. This request requires students to secure an internship experience and provide details of the internship site and supervisor.
- A grade of “C” or higher is required in all SES prefix courses; the course must be retaken until a "C" or higher is achieved, C minus is not acceptable.
Degree Requirements — 120 Credits
Degree Requirements
1. Required Specified LAC — 13 credits
LAC area 2 - Mathematics
| STAT 150 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
LAC area 6 — Physical and Life Science
Take all of the following courses:
LAC Electives
| UNIV 101 | Foundations for Learning and Development | 3 |
Remaining LAC — 27 credits
See “Liberal Arts Core”.
2. Required Major – 59-60 credits
Take all of the following courses:
| SES 221 | Weight Training Techniques | 1 |
| SES 240 | Secondary Physical Education Content | 3 |
| SES 280 | Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries | 3 |
| SES 311 | Sport Officiating | 4 |
| SES 323 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| SES 331 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 335 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
| SES 336 | Sport for Children and Youth Athletes | 3 |
| SES 337 | Sport for High Performance Athletes | 3 |
| SES 338 | Teaching Diverse Populations | 4 |
| SES 392 | Internship in Sport Coaching | 1- 6 |
| SES 435 | Advanced Principles of Coaching | 3 |
| SES 436 | Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior | 3 |
| SES 438 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SES 445 | International Perspectives of Sport | 3 |
| SES 450 | Sport Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
Major Electives - 9-10 credits
Choose from the following courses:
| COMM 100 | Basics of Public Speaking | 1 |
| COMM 101 | Speaking Evaluation | 2 |
| FND 455 | Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance | 3 |
| LEAD 100 | Contemporary Leadership Theory | 3 |
| PSY 443 | Motivation | 3 |
| SES 123 | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 270 | Introduction to Sport Administration | 3 |
| SES 295 | Special Topics in Sport Coaching | 3 |
| SES 312 | Coaching and Officiating of Baseball | 2 |
| SES 313 | Coaching and Officiating of Basketball | 2 |
| SES 314 | Coaching and Officiating of Football | 2 |
| SES 316 | Coaching and Officiating Tennis | 2 |
| SES 317 | Coaching and Officiating of Track and Field | 2 |
| SES 318 | Coaching and Officiating of Soccer | 2 |
| SES 319 | Coaching and Officiating of Softball | 2 |
| SES 320 | Coaching and Officiating of Swimming | 2 |
| SES 321 | Coaching and Officiating of Volleyball | 2 |
| SES 322 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| SES 324 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 |
| SES 461 | Sport Governance & Law | 3 |
Note: Only 4 credits can be from courses SES 312 - SES 321 listed above.
3. University-Wide Credits — 20-21 credits
Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree that will typically be 20-21 credits.