This certificate is ideal for students declaring a kinesiology major and/or coaching minor, students enrolling in the sport management program, students in teaching licensure programs planning to coach interscholastic sports, licensed high school teachers returning for graduate studies or preparing for head coaching positions, and students seeking to develop a foundation for future coaching opportunities.

Applicant should:

• Complete the coaching application form found in the coaching program packet [.pdf]

• Apply for either the coaching certificate or the coaching minor (which includes the coaching certificate).

• Attach a copy of the most current University of Minnesota transcript and any other transcripts being transferred to the university. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this time only for the University of Minnesota.

More information

• Coaching course requirements [.pdf]
• The field of coaching
• Certificate program overview
• KIN 4697—Student Teaching: Coaching