Minor in Coaching

Courses

The coaching minor is designed for students who wish to coach in secondary schools (grades 7-12). Coursework extends beyond the 8 credits required for the New York State Temporary Coaching License. Prerequisite: 2.5 grade point average.

Why should I get a Coaching Minor?

Employment of athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers is expected to increase by 23 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. A larger population overall that will continue to participate in organized sports for entertainment, recreation, and physical conditioning will boost demand for these workers, particularly for coaches, umpires, sports instructors, and other related workers. Job growth also will be driven by the increasing number of retirees who are expected to participate more in leisure activities such as golf and tennis, which require instruction. Additionally, the demand for private sports instruction is expected to grow among young athletes as parents try to help their children reach their full potential. Future expansion of new professional teams and leagues may create additional openings for all of these workers.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos251.htm (visited June 30, 2011).

What are some of the courses I will take?

The Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education, Theory and Techniques of Coaching , Health Sciences Applied to Coaching and Physical Activity
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Nutrition, First Aid, CPR, Motor Behavior, Sport Psychology, Scientific Principles of Conditioning

What can I do with a Coaching Minor?

Coach interscholastic athletic activities in New York State

To apply for Coaching Certification

If you seek a New York State Temporary Coaching License you must do so after successful completion of your courses and other requirements and then complete registration and application online through TEACH Application Process at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach.

For detailed information go to: NYS Coaching Guidelines : http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/pe/toolkitdocs/coachingguidelines_07_09.pdf

TO DECLARE A MINOR IN COACHING:

Check with your home school or college office, to make sure you have room in your program for the required number of coaching courses. Also reconfirm that you have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Pick up a minor declaration form from home college or in Women’s Bldg 201
Bring the minor declaration form to WB201. If you are approved, you will be notified by email, and be asked to retrieve the form.
Take the signed form to your home school or college office. They will approve the declaration, and give you instructions about how to get the minor officially posted to your SU record.

REQUIRED COURSES:

PPE 325: The Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education (3 credits)
PPE 326: Theory and Techniques of Coaching (2 credits)
PPE 327: Health Sciences Applied to Coaching and Physical Activity (3 credits)

SELECT 10 ADDITIONAL CREDITS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

PPE 486 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 credits)
NSD 225 Nutrition in Health (3 credits)
HEA 335: First Aid (1 credit)
HEA 336 CPR (1 credit)
PPE 385: Motor Behavior across the Lifespan (3 credits)
PPE 435 Introduction to Sport Psychology (3 credits)
PPE 483 Scientific Principles of Conditioning (3 credits)

Total Credits: 18

Note: For a New York State Temporary Coaching License a current and valid Red Cross Responding to Emergencies [or its equivalent] card is required at the time of application. The Child Health and Life Safety Seminar will be offered at no cost through the School of Education to those students seeking the New York State Temporary Coaching License. This on-line seminar includes the child abuse prevention workshop and violence abuse prevention workshop.
(Contact Fran Cooney fcooney@syr.edu in 111 Waverly Bldg, Suite 230)

Fingerprinting and school district recommendation are also required for appointment to coaching positions.

To apply for Coaching Certification:

Anyone wishing to coach interscholastic athletic activities in New York State schools must apply for Coaching Certification. Individuals with NYS Teacher Certification may apply directly after completing the necessary coursework and trainings. All others must apply for a Temporary Coaching License. After acquiring at least three Temporary Renewals, a Professional Coaching License may be acquired. A holder of a Professional Coaching License is considered on "equal footing" with certified teachers for coaching positions. The Physical Education program in the Department of Exercise Science at Syracuse University offers all coursework and trainings required for the New York State Temporary Coaching Certification.

Physical Education Majors:

In the State of New York, certified physical education teachers are automatically qualified to coach any sport grades 7-12. However it is highly encouraged to take additional coursework as part of professional development.

Teacher Education Majors:

Teachers who are not certified in the area of physical education are required to complete Theory & Techniques of Coaching and Health Sciences Applied to Coaching within 3 years of his/ her employment as a coach a the secondary level. Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education must be completed within the first 2 years of employment as a coach.

Other Majors:

All non-classroom teacher coaches need to apply for a NYS Temporary Coaching License (nurses, pupil personnel service staff, teaching assistants, community members, etc.). Non-classroom teachers may only be appointed if there are no certified teachers available with experience and qualifications to coach the sport.

Contact Information: Dr. Sandy Bargainner ssbargai@syr.edu.
820 Comstock Ave/Rm 201 Women's Bldg
Syracuse, NY 13244
315-443-2115