Exercise Science Minors
Coaching
The Coaching Minor at East Tennessee State University is offered for students who
are interested in coaching but who do not want to major in teacher certification in
physical
education. This minor is designed to help students acquire skills and knowledge to
assist in preparation to coach sport teams at a variety of levels.
Students in the minor take 18 hours from the following courses: prepares students with competencies necessary to coach youth of all ages.
ETSU does not confer teacher certification for this minor.
| Coaching Courses | 18 Credit Hours |
| PEXS 2955 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PEXS 3510 Foundations of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| PEXS 3025 Sports Officiating | 3 |
| PEXS 4600 Coaching Practicum | 3 |
| SALM 4210 Legal Issues | 3 |
| Electives (3 hrs) | |
| PEXS 3095 Sport Skills I | 3 |
| PEXS 4001 Sport Skills II | 3 |
| SALM 4215 Social Psychology of Sport and Leisure | 3 |
| SALM 4225 Management of Sport and Leisure Activities | 3 |
For more information please contact the coordinator of the Coaching Minor*:
Dr. Kason O'Neil
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-4632
Fax: (423) 439-5383
E-mail: oneilkm@etsu.edu
*Courses taken prior to approval by the Program Coordinator may not count for the minor.
Physical Education
The Physical Education Minor at East Tennessee State University is offered for students who are interested in physical education but who do not want to major in teacher certification in physical education. This minor is designed to help students acquire skills and knowledge to assist in preparation for entering the Master of Arts in Teaching program and for those who plan to work with children outside the school setting.
Students in the minor take 18 hours from the following courses. ETSU does not confer teacher certification for this minor.
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| Physical Education Courses | 18 Credit Hours |
| PEXS 3005 Instructional Delivery Techniques for PE | 3 |
| PEXS 3510 Foundations of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| PEXS 3032 Psychomotor Development in Children | 3 |
| PEXS 3080 Teaching Aerobic Conditioning | 3 |
| PEXS 3085 Teaching Rhythms & Gymnastics | 3 |
| PEXS 4060 Measurement & Evaluation in PE | 3 |
For more information please contact the coordinator of the Physical Education Minor*:
Dr. Kason O'Neil
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-4632
Fax: (423) 439-5383
E-mail: oneilkm@etsu.edu
*Courses taken prior to approval by the Program Coordinator may not count for the minor
Clinical Exercise Science
The coursework in this minor complements programs in nutrition as well as other allied health programs by developing skills used in clinical settings related to physical activity. Fields of direct application include physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and athletic training.
Students in the minor take 18 hours from the following courses.
| Required Course Work | 12 Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PEXS 3610 Exercise Physiology I |
3 |
|
PEXS 4620 Exercise Physiology II |
3 |
|
PEXS 4270 Structural Kinesiology |
3 |
|
PEXS 4977 Exercise Management |
3 |
|
Advisor Approved Electives |
6 Credit Hours |
|
PEXS 2955 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
PEXS 3032 Psychomotor Development in Children |
3 |
|
PEXS 4061 Exercise Fitness Testing |
3 |
|
PEXS 4062 Cardiovascular Exercise Testing and EKG |
3 |
|
PEXS 4656 Sport Conditioning and Training |
3 |
|
PEXS 4657 Sport Nutrition and Egrogenic Aids |
3 |
|
HDAL 2340 Understanding Cultural Diversity |
3 |
|
SPED 3445 Medical Aspects and Applications of Assistive Technology |
3 |
For more information please contact:
Dr. Brandi Eveland-Sayers
Undergraduate Exercise Science Program Coordinator
MSHA Athletic Center room E316
Department of Exercise Science
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-5572
E-mail: evelandsayer@etsu.edu