Athletic Coaching (Minor)
The Art of Coaching
The Athletic Coaching minor offers students comprehensive training in the art and science of coaching. With courses focused on motivation, leadership and athlete development, students gain a deeper understanding of the social and psychological dimensions of sport. Customize your minor by selecting courses on coaching for specific sports.
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Athletic Coaching
Unit: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Health and Sport Sciences (HSS)
Academic Plan Code(s): ATCOMINOR
The required courses in this minor can be completed 100% online.
The Coaching Minor at the University of Louisville equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach, organize, and lead athletes in various settings. Through a combination of theoretical perspectives, current trends, and best practices, students will develop a strong foundation in coaching. Core courses cover social and psychological dimensions of physical activity, motivation in sport, coaching fundamentals, and hand-on internship opportunities. With flexible elective options, the minor is ideal for students looking to enhance their expertise in athletic coaching.
The minor is open to any undergraduate student at the university. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 to be admitted to the minor.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| HSS 293 | Social and Psychological Dimensions of Physical Activity - SB | 3 |
| HSS 301 | Motivation in Sport and Athletics | 3 |
| HSS 304 | Introduction to Athletic Coaching | 3 |
| HSS 401 | Internship in Coaching | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Coaching - select one course from the following: | 2 | |
HSS 253 | Fundamentals of Baseball Coaching | |
HSS 255 | Fundamentals of Football Coaching | |
HSS 256 | Fundamentals of Basketball Coaching | |
HSS 257 | Fundamentals of Soccer Coaching | |
HSS 258 | Fundamentals of Softball Coaching | |
HSS 261 | Fundamentals of Coaching Volleyball | |
| Electives - select 8 hours from the following: 1 | 8 | |
HSS 251 | Officiating | |
HSS 318 | Diverse Populations in Physical Activity and Health | |
HSS 319 | Adapted Physical Education | |
HSS 326 | Movement Skills and Concepts in Physical Education | |
HSS 327 | Invasion and Net Games | |
HSS 328 | Target and Fielding Games | |
HSS 388 | Foundations of Strength and Conditioning | |
HSS 389 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries I | |
SPAD 284 | Sport Leadership and Ethics | |
SPAD 561 | Special Topics in Sport Administration (Administration of Youth Sport) 2 | |
SPAD 360 | Administration of Intramural Activities | |
SPAD 484 | Strategic Management in Sport | |
SPAD 391 | Sociology of Sport | |
SPAD 437 | Data and Analytics in Sport | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 21 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
Exit Requirements: 2.25 G.P.A. is required in Coaching Minor Core Courses. A grade of “C” or better (C- will not count) is required for all minor core courses, and a passing grade is required in HSS 401. Students are required to complete 21 hours of Coaching Minor Courses outlined above.
- 1
Two (2) hours can be selected from another Fundamental Coaching course selected by the student.
- 2
Occasionally offered as a SPAD 561 Special Topics course.