Aquatic Specialist
For a description of the courses listed check the course descriptions in the
online catalog
This program prepares students for positions in aquatics including organization and administration of programs such as waterfront activities, competitive swimming and diving, water safety instruction, and life guarding (First Aid, CPR, Waterfront Lifeguard, Head Lifeguard).
I. Required Courses
PHED 1116 Swimmers (1 credit)
PHED 1159 Activities in the Water (1 credit)
PHED 2630 Lifeguard Training (3 credits)
PHED 2640 Water Safety Instructor (3 credits)
PHED 3770 Swimming Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3970 Internship: Practicum in Aquatics (1 credit)
Subtotal 11 Credits
II. Required Elective
Select 1 course from the following:
PHED 1130 Water Skiing (1 credit)
PHED 1180 Canoeing (1 credit)
PHED 1190 Sailing (1 credit)
Subtotal 1 Credit
Total Semester Credits Required 12 Credits
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Coaching Specialist
For a description of the courses listed check the course descriptions in the online catalog
This coaching specialist program provides students with skills and the knowledge to coach athletes in many settings, including schools, recreation programs, and clubs. It is designed to provide prospective coaches with knowledge of injury prevention, conditioning, psychological preparation, risk management, sport specific coaching skills, and practical experience.
This program exceeds current Minnesota State Board of Teaching requirements and parallels NASPE guidelines.
I. Required Theory Courses
HLTH 2100 Community First Aid (1 credit)
PHED 3090 Sport Physiology (2 credits)
PHED 3120 Psychology of Sport (2 credits)
PHED 3190 Athletic Training (2 credits)
PHED 3690 Coaching Principles (2 credits)
Subtotal 9 Credits
II. Required Elective Courses
Select 1 course from the following:
PHED 3700 Baseball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3710 Basketball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3720 Football Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3730 Golf Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3740 Ice Hockey Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3750 Soccer Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3760 Softball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3770 Swimming Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3780 Tennis Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3790 Track and Field Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3800 Volleyball Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3810 Wrestling Coaching (2 credits)
Subtotal 2 Credits
III. Required Practicum
PHED 4970 Internship: Practicum in Athletic Coaching (1 credit)
Subtotal 1 Credit
Total Semester Credits Required 12 Credits
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For More Information
For additional information on any minor listed above, please contact:
Dr. Muriel Gilman, Chair
Dept. of Physical Education, Health, and Sport
Bemidji State University #29
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 218-755-2740
E-mail:mgilman@bemidjistate.edu
For information about BSU admission criteria and application materials, please contact:
Office of Admissions
Bemidji State University #13
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: 1-877-236-4354 (toll free)
E-mail: admissions@bemidjistate.edu
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/
If you would like to receive information on any of the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport's other undergraduate-level major or minor areas, please refer to other pages on the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport Undergraduate Programs web site.
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