Coaching & Sports Studies
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Program TypeMajor, Minor
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Degrees OfferedB.A., B.S.
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SchoolLiffrig Family School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
Master the skills you need in athletics to serve and engage people from every walk of life — athletes, fellow coaches, administration, and members of the community.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll explore the most current psychological and motivational strategies in coaching. Students also engage in classroom and experiential learning in areas including injury prevention and safety, physical conditioning activities, human growth and development, teaching and coaching methods, and organization and administration of athletic programs.
- Broaden Your Understanding of Health and Wellness
The community surrounding and supporting an athlete or student plays a large role in promoting personal well-being and performance. Learn more about the impact of relationships and environment on health and wellness.
- Master the Skills You Need to Succeed
Demonstrate a broad range of applied subject knowledge and best practices, including coaching methods, motivational techniques, character building, and physical conditioning. Set yourself apart from the competition as the demand for coaching professionals with a bachelor’s degree rises.
- Expand Your Career Options
When you graduate, you’ll be equipped to pursue a career in coaching, athletic administration, sports programming, or administration of youth, school, or community-based sports programs.
- Couple Your Coaching Degree with Any Program
Expand your career opportunities! Our coaching curriculum can supplement any University of Mary bachelor's degree program, especially physical education, or any of our secondary education programs.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Featured Faculty
Wade Kooiman, EdD
Director of Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Studies, Director of MEd in Physical Education & Athletic Administration, Director of Education Program Assessment
I am an Assistant Professor of Physical Education at the University of Mary. I serve the University as Program Director of the Physical Education Teacher Prep Program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and was previously the Director of the Emerging Leaders Academy.
