Physical Activity and Sport Coaching (B.S.)

Major code BS8191*

Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
education@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences/physical-activity-sport-coaching

Ashley Allanson, contact person
allanson@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Physical Activity and Sport Coaching (PASC) major is designed to be inclusive for students who aspire to pursue physical activity and sports coaching careers at various levels. This major provides students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to fulfill their educational needs and interests in physical activity and sports coaching through quality academic coursework, student centered and experiential-based learning and faculty expertise. The Physical Activity and Sport Coaching major also provides students with the opportunity to engage in a professional internship related to their chosen physical activity and sport area. After successfully completing the major requirements, students will be awarded with a Bachelor of Science degree.

*This program was previously BS8169 which awarded the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be BS8191 and will award the Bachelor of Science effective the 2024-25 catalog year.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Upon completion of the degree, students will have many opportunities to select their careers in physical activity and sport coaching such as: physical activity and sports camp coaching, youth sports coaching, after school sports coaching, club sports coaching, intramural sports coaching, interscholastic and intercollegiate sports coaching.

Requirements

University-wide Graduation Requirements

Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide page.

Major Core Requirements

Complete the following courses (49 credit hours):

AT 1001 - Introduction to Sports Medicine Credit Hours: 3
COED 2120 - Introduction to Coaching Credit Hours: 3
COED 2130 - Youth and Sports Credit Hours: 3
COED 3130 - Human Dynamics in Sport Credit Hours: 3
COED 3214 - Coaching Strength and Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
COED 4305 - Concepts & Issues in Coaching Pedagogy Credit Hours: 3
EXPH 1490 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
EXPH 2280 - Community First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Credit Hours: 2
PETE 1260 - Skill and Fitness for Coaches and Physical Educators Credit Hours: 3
PETE 2000 - Cultural Perspectives and Physical Activity Credit Hours: 3
PETE 2100 - Physical Activity and Sport Leadership Credit Hours: 3
PETE 3400 - Design and Application of Movement through Games Credit Hours: 3
PETE 3401 - Techniques and Tactics of Sport Credit Hours: 3
PETE 4050 - Motor Learning Credit Hours: 3
RSP 2750 - Inclusive Recreation, Physical Activity, and Sport Credit Hours: 3
SASM 1010 - Introduction to Sport Management Credit Hours: 3

Internship and Seminar Requirement

Complete the following courses (15 credit hours):

RSP 4100 - Professional Development Seminar Credit Hours: 3
PETE 4910 - Internship in Physical Activity and Sport Coaching Credit Hours: 12

Physical Activity and Wellness Requirements

Select courses from PAW 1000 to PAW 2801 for a total of 3 credit hours.

Coaching Related Electives

Complete 12 credit hours from these courses:

COED 4212 - Coaching the Elite Athlete Credit Hours: 3
COED 4213 - Dynamics of Skill Acquisition Credit Hours: 3
COED 4911 - Instructional Experience Credit Hours: 1 - 10
COED 4920 - Practicum in Coaching Credit Hours: 1 - 3
COMS 3060 - Interpersonal Conflict Management Credit Hours: 3
EXPH 3200 - Biomechanics Credit Hours: 3
NUTR 3230 - Fundamentals of Nutrition for Athletic and Physical Performance Credit Hours: 3
PSY 3820 - Sport Psychology Credit Hours: 3
REC 3050 - Recreation Areas and Facilities Management Credit Hours: 3
REC 3100 - Recreation Programming Credit Hours: 3
SASM 3220 - Leadership and Sport Management Credit Hours: 3
SASM 3300 - Organization & Administration of Interscholastic Athletics Credit Hours: 3
SASM 4000 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sport Credit Hours: 3
SASM 4200 - Sport Analytics Credit Hours: 3
SASM 4300 - Intercollegiate Athletics Credit Hours: 3
T3 4710 - Sport Aesthetics Credit Hours: 3

Minor/Certificate Program

Students must complete a minor or certificate program (15 - 24 credit hours) to complete requirements of the degree. The minor or certificate should be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and should complement the student’s academic and career goals.