Sports Coaching

  • BS
  • Major
  • Minor
Students in a pool listen to an instructor.

If you dream of inspiring athletes to perform at their best, Montclair State University’s Coaching Minor gives you the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experiences you need to become a successful coach. Open to all undergraduates, this 19-credit program blends theory with practice, preparing you to coach children, adolescents, or adults in diverse athletic settings.

Program Highlights

  • Open to all undergraduate majors interested in athletic coaching
  • Gain a strong foundation in coaching philosophy, methods, and techniques
  • Explore athlete fitness, psychology, and performance development
  • Apply your learning in a cooperative field experience with a skilled coach
  • Choose electives such as Nutrition, Advanced Coaching Techniques, Emergency Care, Social Problems in Sport, or Adapted Physical Education

See the curriculum.

Why Choose the Coaching Minor?

As a student, you’ll build confidence in your ability to lead, teach and motivate athletes of all ages. With expert faculty, real-world coaching experience and flexible electives, this program equips you with transferable skills that open doors in athletics, fitness, education and community programs. Whether you plan to coach competitively, recreationally or professionally, Montclair’s Coaching Minor gives you the competitive edge.

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Department of Kinesiology

Montclair's Department of Kinesiology works to advance people's health and well-being by providing rigorous academic programs in exercise science, sports administration, physical education and athletic training.