Minor in Coaching
Overview
The coaching minor facilitates biblically based learning about human movement and performance so that students are prepared to be competent and caring Christian professionals who work in the fields of teaching, coaching, exercise science and allied health care. The coaching minor is offered to those with an interest in coaching as a life profession and to those with an interest in coaching as ministry or missions.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Core Courses
A minor in coaching is offered to those with an interest in coaching as a life profession and to those with an interest in coaching as ministry or missions. Before choosing your courses, a consultation with a department advisor is recommended.
| KNES 329 | Psychology of Coaching Sport and Human Movement |
The study of applied Sport Psychology, learning, motivation, social interaction, mental training for performance, applying behavioral skills for physical activity promotion, and specific psychological rehabilitation strategies. | |
| KNES 343 | Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Basketball |
The theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of teaching and coaching basketball. Grade Mode: A. | |
| KNES 344 | Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Soccer |
The theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of teaching and coaching soccer. Grade Mode: A. | |
| KNES 345 | Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Tennis |
The theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of teaching and coaching tennis. Grade Mode: A. | |
| KNES 346 | Techniques of Teaching and Coaching Volleyball |
The theory, fundamentals, strategies, and techniques of teaching and coaching volleyball. Grade Mode: A. | |
| KNES 408 | Motor Learning |
Overview of significant factors that influence and determine the learning and control of motor skills. Motor learning issues are examined from a behavioral perspective, and applications are made to teaching, coaching and rehabilitation settings. | |
| KNES 410 | Sports Management |
The study of people, activities, businesses, and organizations involved in producing, promoting and organizing any sports related business, event, or product. Grade Mode: A. | |
| KNES 485 | Internship |
Professional experiences in kinesiology, health care, exercise, wellness, sport, or educational settings, with supervision. Documentation of hours and activities performed, with related assignments, must be submitted.Grade Mode: C. | |
Elective Courses
| KNES 460 | Topics in Kinesiology |
Study of topics related to kinesiology in areas such as exercise science and allied health care. Notes: May be taken more than once with a different topic. | |
| KNES 470 | Seminar in Kinesiology |
Seminar related to specific topics in kinesiology in areas such as exercise science and allied health care. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content. | |
| KNES 480 | Directed Study |
Independent work, research, readings and/or professional experiences in the field. Notes: May be taken for a total of 6 credits. | |