Program Manager: Noah Gibson
Email: ngibson@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2503
Program Description
Gives students the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in athletic coaching.
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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| EXSC 260 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| PHED 175 | Coaching Principles (Spring) | 3 |
| EXSC 180 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| EXSC 260 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Spring | ||
| PHED 175 | Coaching Principles (Spring) | 3 |
| EXSC 180 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.