Sport Coaching (BSEd)
Train to lead the next generation of athletes — at any level, in any sport.
Sport Coaching prepares forward-thinking people for the demands of leading athletes in individual and team sports at every level. You will study coaching individual and team sports, athlete motivation, sport performance, administration and leadership, and officiating techniques and instruction.
You graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to pursue coaching positions in recreational, middle and high school, collegiate, professional and community settings — and with the preparation to continue into graduate coursework in sport coaching fields.
| Major | Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) |
|---|---|
| Concentration | Sport Coaching |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) |
| Degree sheet | Sport Coaching degree sheet (subject to change) |
Post-Grad + Careers
Organizations increasingly seek people who bring both a passion for coaching and the skills to back it. Graduates pursue roles including:
College coachYouth sports coachSports refereeRecreational sports directorCorporate wellnessHealth club facility managementPersonal trainingGroup fitness instructionFitness and wellness coachingStrength and conditioning coaching
Download the degree sheet Meet the faculty
For more information
Dr. Todd Layne, Program Coordinator
telayne@memphis.edu