What is coaching?
By studying coaching, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to work with youth, high school or college athletes.You’ll receive a foundation in the principles of coaching, health, fitness and injuries. In addition, you can select electives to focus on coaching basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer or track and field, along with related areas such as motor development, recreational sport management, sports psychology, media relations and administration. Combine the coaching minor with majors such as sport management and leadership, health and physical education or recreation management to enhance your career opportunities.
Why study coaching at UNH?
As a student pursuing a coaching minor at UNH, you’ll engage in a variety of experiences and teach diverse populations. You’ll enjoy small classes taught by faculty who are nationally recognized leaders in their fields, and you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience through University Athletics, local high schools and other off-campus sites.
Potential careers
- Adapted physical education teacher
- Coach
- Fitness instructor
- Personal trainer
- Physical activity program coordinator
- Physical education teacher
- Strength and conditioning coach
