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Coaching and Fitness Administration Minor

Want to turn your passion for health, athletics, and performance into a career? The Coaching and Fitness Administration minor at Kutztown University is perfect for you.

Whether you're passionate about leading teams, helping others reach their fitness goals, or creating safe, high-impact training environments, this minor gives you the skills, knowledge, and nationally recognized certifications to stand out. You'll dive into anatomy, nutrition, and exercise science while gaining practical experience in coaching principles, sport first aid, communication, and program leadership.

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Minor HIGHLIGHTS

This NCACE-accredited program is the perfect complement to majors in sport management, education, and other health-related fields, preparing you for careers in coaching, personal training, fitness administration, recreation management, and more.

  • Design and lead effective coaching and fitness programs
  • Support lifelong wellness for individuals and diverse populations
  • Apply kinesiology, anatomy, and nutrition to real-world settings
  • Motivate teams and clients to reach peak performance
  • Build communication and leadership skills in coaching environments
  • Earn certifications through the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) in coaching principles, first aid, and more
  • Get hands-on coaching or fitness experience through your internship
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Student Learning Outcomes

  • Coaching and Fitness Administration (Minor)
    1. Students will apply foundational knowledge of kinesiology and coaching methods to design and implement effective fitness and coaching programs.
    2. Students will evaluate client needs and apply kinesiology and coaching strategies to support lifelong fitness and wellness across diverse populations.
    3. Students will apply motivational strategies that enhance individual and team performance in coaching and fitness settings.
Quotation Mark

Kutztown's Coaching and Fitness Administration minor provided me with the necessary coaching expertise and hands-on experience I needed to not only enhance my performance in my sport but also advance others in theirs. I am forever grateful to Kutztown for helping me further my skills in the coaching field.

Eleni Feggulis '22

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