Kinesiology related minors
Coaching
The minor in coaching provides students the education and experience needed to obtain an entry-level coaching position. In addition, courses selected provide the knowledge needed to complete the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) national coaching certification exam. The minor in coaching is aligned with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Standards.
Sport & health psychology
The disciplines of kinesiology and psychology are complementary ones. The minor in sport and health psychology is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills in kinesiology and psychology. Students will develop an understanding of educational paths and career opportunities available in the fields of kinesiology and psychology.
Sports & media
This minor will provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to organize and run sport-related events, as well as develop effective media and promotional campaigns for these events. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the various political and economic forces impacting the world of sports and explore comparative approaches through an optional travel abroad experiential learning opportunity.
Learn more about the minors
Each of the three kinesiology related minors require between 15 and 18 credit hours (6-7 classes). Learn more about the required and elected courses with the requirements document linked below. Course descriptions can be found in the academic catalog.
Kinesiology certificates
ASEP
The ASEP is a world-wide organization providing coaching certification for over 30 years. This certification is for those desiring to coach athletes aged fourteen years and older at the high school, college, Olympic and competitive club-sport levels. The program provides the comprehensive information and resources needed to sit for the ASEP Bronze Level national certification exam and be better prepared to obtain an entry-level coaching position. This exam is included as a requirement in KN240 Coaching Principles and Philosophy, one of the course included in the Minor in Coaching.
FMS
This course provides an understanding of the relationship movement patterns play in health and fitness goals. The FMS is a tool for standardized movement screening that is used to see how individuals of any age move in everyday life. Students become proficient in identifying movement patterns an individual moves well in, or patterns that are less than ideal and can be protected and corrected. At the conclusion of the course, you will have the knowledge and experience needed to sit for the FMS Level 1 certification exam. This exam is included as a requirement in KN315 ST: Functional Movement Screening Certification.
NASM-CPT
This certification is a partnership between the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Learn a systematic approach to developing personalized and unique training plans that have predictable outcomes for any type of client. A wide variety of fitness, training and performance assessments are delivered and explained, thus providing students with the most scientifically accurate information and educational experiences needed to sit for the NASM-CPT national certification. This exam is included as a requirement in KN315 ST: Personal Training Certification.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Kinesiology Department
Kinesiology Department
Petro Allied Health Center, Room 201
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1459
Fax: 785.670.1059
kines@washburn.edu
