Program Overview

Coaching

Develops competent leaders who are able to integrate content knowledge and practical application skills into a wide variety of careers in sports, including coaching, scouting, and athletic administration.

Types

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Minor

Location

• On-Campus
• Online

Credits

• 35*

Cost

• $9,875
• $220/credit hour

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Coaching program is designed to help you make the most of your natural coaching ability. Even better, you have the option to earn your coaching degree from Cumberlands either on-campus or online, allowing you the freedom to balance work or other responsibilities with your studies. From innovations in athletic equipment and helpful technology, to improving your communication skills, to handling the time management and leadership responsibilities that coaching presents, we'll give you the insights, information, and practical tactics you need to be the best coach you can be.

By the Numbers

• $38,970: Average Salary
• 20%: Industry Growth
• #1: Degree of its Kind in KY
• 96%: Receive Financial Aid

Programs & Requirements

General Education Requirements

• The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. Cumberlands requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate’s degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor’s degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.

Bachelor of Science in Coaching

This curriculum for this specialized degree program covers a wide range of coaching essentials. Coursework for your coaching degree program can include:

• Coaching and Leadership
• Health, Exercise and Sport Science
• Growth and Movement Development
• Officiating Games
• Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Plus, our expert faculty truly care about your success. They’ll work with you to help you customize the electives for your degree program so that they fit your coaching career goals. This way, upon graduation from our bachelor’s degree in coaching program, you’ll have a strong foundation in both the academic and practical areas of coaching.

Course Requirements

Required Courses (36 hours)

• ESS 131 - Introduction to Health, Exercise and Sport Science
• ESS 230 - Growth and Movement Development
• ESS 231 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• ESS 235 - Fitness and Sport Management
• ESS 335 - Coaching and Leadership I
• ESS 430 - Coaching and Leadership II
• ESS 432 - Physical Education for the Middle and Secondary School
• HESS 233 - Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology
• HESS 330 - Influences on Contemporary Issues in Health and Performance
• HESS 333 - Nutrition
• HESS 439 - Facilities Development and Management
• HESS 492 - Risk Management for Fitness and Sport Professionals

Bachelor of Arts option (12 hours)

A Bachelor of Arts degree requires completing the same courses as a Bachelor of Science with the addition of completing one foreign language sequence through the intermediate level.

• FREN 131 Elementary French I
• FREN 132 Elementary French II
• FREN 231 Intermediate French I
• FREN 232 Intermediate French II
• SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish I
• SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish II
• SPAN 231 Intermediate Spanish I
• SPAN 232 Intermediate Spanish II

Minor in Coaching

Maybe you have a passion for a different field of study, but you still like the idea of becoming a coach, scout, or athletic administrator someday. At Cumberlands, you can have the best of both worlds by pursuing a minor in coaching! You'll learn important fundamentals about human anatomy and physiology, care and prevention of athletic injuries, leadership skills, and more. Especially if you're hoping for a career in healthcare, athletics, or education, the knowledge and skills you'll glean from this minor will give you an advantage in the workforce.

Course Requirements

Minor in Coaching Requirements (24 hours)

• ESS 131 - Introduction to Health, Exercise and Sport Science
• ESS 231 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• ESS 235 - Fitness and Sport Management
• ESS 335 - Coaching and Leadership I
• ESS 430 - Coaching and Leadership II
• HESS 233 - Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology
• HESS 330 - Influences on Contemporary Issues in Health and Performance
• HESS 492 - Risk Management for Fitness and Sport Professionals

Associate of Science in Coaching

So, you want a college degree in coaching, but maybe you don't want to commit to a full four-year program to do so. We get it. And we have options to meet your needs. You can earn an associate degree in coaching from Cumberlands entirely online and finish in as little as one year. If you want to start building a foundation in your knowledge of how the human body functions, how to prevent injuries while training, and some essentials of coaching and leadership, then this is the degree path for you.

Course Requirements

Required Courses (18 hours)

• ESS 131 - Introduction to Health, Exercise and Sport Science
• ESS 231 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
• ESS 235 - Fitness and Sport Management
• ESS 335 - Coaching and Leadership I
• ESS 430 - Coaching and Leadership II
• HESS 330 - Influences on Contemporary Issues in Health and Performance

Mission & Goals

The mission of the coaching program at Cumberlands is to give you the tools you need to pursue a wide variety of careers in sports. We'll teach you to integrate content knowledge and practical skills appropriate to the given setting.

• Effective management, evaluative, analytical, and communication skills to navigate various situations.
• Meet the requirements for professional positions in the field of sports and athletics.
• Become a competent and caring professional with a servant-leadership mentality.
• Impactful leadership skills that benefit your team and society as a whole.
• An understanding of the human body's needs, functions, and necessary training to prevent and heal injuries.

Career Outcomes

• Coaches and Scouts: $38,970
• Nutritionist: $61,650
• Athletic Administrator: $96,910
• Athletic Trainer: $48,420
• Professional Athlete: $77,300
• Referee/Sports Official: $35,860

Faculty Experts in Coaching

• Julia Chaney
• Dr. Elizabeth Christopher
• Heather Killian