Bachelor of Arts
This major is geared toward preparation for youth sport program leadership in both private and public agencies (e.g., fitness and health facilities, youth sport associations, park districts, social service agencies, school systems, and the YM/WCA). The focus is on the role of youth sports in society. Emphasis is placed on the development of youth through sports, from a physical, psychological, and sociological perspective.
The required coaching minor encompasses the state-required endorsement in coaching from the American Sport Education Program. Students are prepared to apply for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Successful completion of the required supplemental major, the YMCA Senior Director Certificate Program, qualifies students for administrative positions in the YM/WCA upon graduation.
Required Core Courses: 9 semester hours
| PED3200-01 | Kinesiology (3) |
| PED3220WI-02 |
Physiology of Exercise (3) |
| PED4100-01 | Administrative Principles In Athletic Training, Fitness and Physical Education (3) |
Professional Core Courses: 49 semester hours
| PED1600 | Career Exploration in Coaching and Youth Sport Development (2) |
| PED2210 |
Children, Youth in Society (3) |
| PED2260 | Technology in Sport Promotion and Programming (2) |
| PED2300 | Coaching Principles and Techniques (2) |
| PED2330 | Officiating Team Sports (2) |
| PED2340 | Sports Statistics (1) |
| PED2941 | Coaching Field Experience (2) |
| PED3010 | Youth Policy: Enhancing Healthy Development (3) |
| PED3040 | Sports Management (3) |
| PED3045 | Sport Law (3) |
| PED3100 | Competitive Sport for Children and Youth (3) |
| PED3450 | Designing Youth Sport Programs (3) |
| PED3470 | Human Resource Development in Coaching and Youth Sport Development (2) |
| PED3480 | Sport Psychology (3) |
| PED4370 | Facilities and Special Events (3) |
| PED4940 | Coaching and Youth Sport Development Internship (9) |
| PED4941 | Seminar for Coaching and Youth Sport Development Internship (3) |
Professional Support Courses: 13 semester hours
| PED1200-02 |
Fitness for Life (2) |
| PED2080 | First Aide/CPR (2) |
| PED2500 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3) |
| PED2550 | Advanced Strenth Training and Conditioning: CP (3) |
| PED2600 | Motor Development (3) |
Professional Support Electives: choose 6 semester hours
| PED2354 |
Methods and Strategies of Coaching Baseball (1) |
| PED2355 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Basketball (1) |
| PED2364 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Football (1) |
| PED2365 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Golf (1) |
| PED2374 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Lacrosse (1) |
| PED2375 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Soccer (1) |
| PED2384 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Softball (1) |
| PED2385 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Tennis (1) |
| PED2394 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Track/Field/XC (1) |
| PED2395 | Methods and Strategies of Coaching Volleyball (1) |
Recommended General Education Courses:
| COM1500 |
Introduction to Human Communication (4) |
| PSY3350 | Child and Adolescent Development (4) |
