Courses

Five exclusively online courses offered only in the summer are required for the graduate coaching certificate from Minnesota State University, Mankato. These courses include: 

HP 603: Foundations of Sport Coaching - Basic understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of the sport science areas related to coaching. Current issues and topics addressing the foundations and challenges of the prospective coach including coaching philosophy, pedagogy, sport psychology, sport medicine, and sport physiology.

HP 611: Exercise Science for Coaches - To acquaint the prospective coach with basic principles and applications of exercise science.

HP 613: Sports Medicine for Coaching - Prevention, acute care, and recognition of injuries commonly incurred during participation in athletic activities. This course is designed for graduate coaching certificate candidates and other graduate students interested in improving their knowledge and skill in the area of sports medicine.

HP 616: Applied Sport Psychology for Coaches - This graduate level class applies sport and exercise psychology principles to the coaching profession. Students will learn how to integrate sport and exercise psychology principles into their day-to-day activities and how to teach mental skills in an individual and group setting.

HP 618: Athletic and Coaching Administration - This course provides students with fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in administration principles and techniques. HP 618 is designed to help students understand the importance of a basic knowledge of administration theory and practice, including leadership, communications, public relations, marketing, ethical and legal issues, finances and, human resource management.