Coaching - Minor

This minor is designed for students pursuing coaching in various settings, incluiding public and private schools, collegiate sports, club sports and youth sports.

This program may also be useful for students who plan to work in the fitness industry. Students gain valuable knowledge and skills through an overview of the administrative and scientific foundations of effective coaching, as well as sport- and setting-specific coaching instruction. Students should allow a minimum of three semesters to complete this minor.

Enrollment/Eligibility Criteria

Students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and have completed at least 12 graded credit hours at Texas A&M University. Students must also successfully complete BIOL 111 or its equivalent (BIOL 113 or BIOL 107) with a grade of D or better.
 

Application Process

Students seeking to declare the minor must complete an application. Applications are reviewed by a committee and admission is offered on a competitive basis; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Application and program contact information is available on the Coaching Minor website.