Sport Coaching BS

A coaching degree can put you on the path to instilling confidence and talent into the next generation of athletes. Earning a coaching degree will give you a deep understanding of coaching techniques, strategies, and theories to help you grow as a leader and coach. Now, The University of Southern Mississippi offers a Sport Coaching BS fully-online!

With the Sport Coaching degree, you’ll take classes in kinesiology, nutrition, and sport psychology and learn the intricate details of your sport. You will also learn important skills in athlete development, skill analysis, and critical thinking that will help you and your team get to the next level of performance. Want to learn more? Our enrollment coaches are here to help. Click here for more info! This is your life, plus college!

Scholarship opportunities are available for online students! Our Online Student Scholarship gives first-time, fully-online students an opportunity for $500 toward their first semester. To get started with our Online Student Scholarship or to view our list of available scholarships for which you may qualify, visit our Student Scholarship page now!

What can you do with a coaching degree?

A Coaching degree can open up various opportunities in coaching and personal development. The skills acquired in a coaching program are valuable in various professional settings.

General Education Curriculum

Written Communication

Course	Credits
Composition One	3 hrs.
Composition Two	3 hrs.

Natural Science

Select 2 courses with labs:

Course	Credits
General Astronomy I *	3 hrs.
General Astronomy II *	3 hrs.
Biology and Society *	3 hrs.
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology *	3 hrs.
Principles of Biological Science I *	3 hrs.
Principles of Biological Science II *	3 hrs.
Human Anatomy and Physiology I *	3 hrs.
Human Anatomy and Physiology II *	3 hrs.
Chemistry and Our Environment *	3 hrs.
General Chemistry I *	3 hrs.
Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biochemistry *	3 hrs.
Weather and Climate *	3 hrs.
Land and Water *	3 hrs.
Physical Geology *	3 hrs.
Historical Geology *	3 hrs.
Introduction to Ocean Science *	3 hrs.
Introductory Physics *	3 hrs.
General Physics I *	3 hrs.
General Physics II *	3 hrs.
General Physics I with Calculus *	4 hrs.
General Physics II with Calculus *	4 hrs.
Living in a Material World *	3 hrs.

Humanities

Course	Credits
World Literature	3 hrs.

Select 2 courses, 1 History required:

Course	Credits
World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E.	3 hrs.
World Civilizations: 1500 to the present	3 hrs.
Colloquium on the Pre-Modern World	3 hrs.
Colloquium on the Modern World	3 hrs.
Introduction to Philosophy	3 hrs.
Ethics and Good Living	3 hrs.
Comparative Religion	3 hrs.

Aesthetic Values

Select 1 course:

Course	Credits
Art Appreciation	3 hrs.
Dance Appreciation	3 hrs.
The Enjoyment of Music	3 hrs.
Theatre Appreciation	3 hrs.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Select 2 courses:

Course	Credits
The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity	3 hrs.
Introduction to Cultural & Linguistic Anthropology	3 hrs.
Basic Economics	3 hrs.
World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth	3 hrs.
Concepts of Wellness	3 hrs.
American Government	3 hrs.
General Psychology	3 hrs.
Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology	3 hrs.
Introduction to Language	3 hrs.

Mathematics

Select 1 course:

Course	Credits
Quantitative Reasoning	3 hrs.
College Algebra	3 hrs.

Writing-Intensive Requirement

Course	Credits
Social Foundations and Issues in Sports Coaching	3 hrs.

Speaking-Intensive Requirement

Select 1 course:

Course	Credits
Public Speaking	3 hrs.
Interpersonal Communication	3 hrs.
Professional Communication	3 hrs.
Small-Group Communication	3 hrs.

Capstone Requirement

Course	Credits
Senior Capstone Experience	3 hrs.

Program Curriculum

Major Area of Study Requirements

Course	Credits
Foundations of Sport Coaching	3 hrs.
Sport Pedagogy	3 hrs.
Athlete Development across the Lifespan	3 hrs.
Athlete Safety, Well-Being, and Injury Prevention	3 hrs.
Social Foundations and Issues in Sports Coaching	3 hrs.
Adapted Physical Education, Sport, and Activity	3 hrs.
Competitive Sports for Youth	3 hrs.
Sport Psychology	3 hrs.
Sport Governance and Law	3 hrs.
Reflective Practice in Coaching	3 hrs.
Movement and Sport Skill Analysis	3 hrs.
Methods of Strength and Conditioning	3 hrs.
Physiological Principles of Resistance Training	3 hrs.
Senior Capstone Experience	3 hrs.
Anatomy and Movement	3 hrs.

Select 9 hours:

Course	Credits
Strategies and Skills for Basketball and Soccer	3 hrs.
Strategies and Skills for Baseball and Softball	3 hrs.
Strategies and Skills for Football	3 hrs.
Strategies and Skills for Track and Field	3 hrs.

Additional Requirements

Course	Credits
General Psychology	3 hrs.
Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology	3 hrs.
Computer Applications in Education	3 hrs.

Additional Note

Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.

* Requires additional 1 hour lab

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

To get started with the application process, start here.

What sports can I coach with this degree?

You can take classes in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and track and field. If you are interested in coaching other sports, you can speak with your advisor about the potential for coaching more sports.

What is the cost?

To view pricing information for the online sport coaching degree, visit our pricing page. For financial aid information, view our financial aid page. For detailed tuition information, visit our business services page.

Will this program lead to a licensure?

This program doesn’t lead to a licensure on its own. However, you can speak with your advisor about licensure options. For additional information about professional licensure, please review the Professional Licensure Disclosures web page.

What if I still have questions about the university?

If you have questions about tuition, transfer credits or anything else about the university, please visit our FAQ page, or take a moment to fill out our form at the bottom of the screen, and we will reach out to you!

Admission Requirements

The following is required from all undergraduate applicants:

Application for Undergraduate Admission
$45 non-refundable application fee
An official high school transcript for freshman (high school) applicants, OR official transcripts from all institutions attended after high school for transfer applicants
Submission of ACT or SAT scores for freshman (high school) applicants

Students should be mindful of admission deadlines. For a full list of admission requirements, see the University Admission Policies.

Program Academic Policies and Requirements:

See University Academic Policies and Requirements
Students desiring to transfer from other schools or colleges within the University must be in good academic standing and possess a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to be admitted to a degree program.
Students must demonstrate proficiency (grade of C or better) in each KIN and SKN course required by their degree program.
Students may only transfer one coaching methods/strategies and skills course from another institution.

Accreditation: Sport Coaching is accredited by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE)