KIN 4697—Student Teaching: Coaching

Most courses in the applicant’s declared coaching program (i.e., certificate or minor) should be completed before he or she is permitted to student coach. Occasionally exceptions will be made due to special circumstances (these must be approved by the coaching program coordinator).

A minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 must be achieved in the coaching program coursework before he or she is permitted to student coach.

To insure timely enrollment in KIN 4697—Student Teaching: Coaching, students should contact the coaching program coordinator and complete the application form for that class (file cabinet outside Cooke 220) by the fourth week of the semester that precedes the semester in which KIN 4697 will be taken. It is important to plan ahead so sufficient time is allowed for placement in a high school sports program. We recommend that students who plan to coach a fall high school sport register for KIN 4697 in the fall semester and those who plan to coach a winter or spring high school sport register for KIN 4697 in the spring semester. Exceptions may be made to accommodate students’ class schedules.

In some situations, prior coaching experience may be considered as a substitute for the practicum portion of KIN 4697. Written documentation from an appropriate athletic administrator or supervising coach and approval by the coaching program coordinator will be required. In all situations, registration for KIN 4697 and attendance at the KIN 4697 seminar classes will be mandatory.

Transfer of courses

Courses with similar content taken at the University of Minnesota or other colleges or universities may in some circumstances be allocated for courses required in the coaching program. Approval in writing must be received from Stacy Ingraham, coaching program director, or Brandi Hoffman, coordinator of undergraduate studies in the School of Kinesiology. The student must bring an appropriate transcript (s) and may be required to supply evidence of course content (e.g., course syllabus, official course description, etc.).

Although courses may be transferred into the coaching program, the student must complete a minimum of three courses, including KIN 4697—Student Teaching: Coaching, at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus to receive the coaching certificate.

If you have any further questions concerning the coaching program contact: