Coaching

Why study Coaching at Gustavus?

If you love sports or are an athlete and want to stay connected to your game, a minor in coaching is a foudation for a lifetime of opportunities to help the next generation of athletes. You will learn the principles of physical movement, philosophy, and strategies for coaching that can be applied to any sport or level of competition.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Health and Exercise Science will be on your class schedule.

  • HES-208Physiology of Exercise for Physical Education and Coaching
  • HES-218Foundations of Sport and Coaching
  • HES-209History & Philosophy of Health, Physical Education, and Sport

What can I do with a degree in Coaching?

The Coaching minor is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Coach
  • Volunteer Coach
  • Mental Performance Coach
  • Recruiting Coordinator
$51,129
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members
15  pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines

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