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What is the primary goal of the SPL program?

The B.S. in Sport Performance Leadership (SPL) major resides within the Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management (APSM), which finds its home in the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.

This program’s mission is to provide students with academic and experiential training pertinent to the leadership and instruction of sport.

The required introductory class for students interested in applying for the SPL concentration is APSM 2340- Coaching and Leadership for Performance.

Academic coursework, addressing coach and leadership development, and the experiential learning opportunities within this program will prepare students for a variety of possible career paths including youth, high school, collegiate, elite-level, or even private practice coaching.

What does the summary of the credit hours consist of?

Two Tracks to Choose From

Track 1: Combo of APHM/SPL; Advanced Students (Sport and Health Coaching)

• (Core) 2340, 3311, 3315, 3371, 4315
• APSM 3343 Health Promotion Practice
• APSM 3351 Nutrition
• APSM 3360 Nutrition and Population Health
• APSM 4310 Psychology of Sport and/or PSYC 3360 Health Psychology
• APSM 4311 Principles of EIM (pre-reqs 2441/2442; or A to A-)
• APSM 4349 Health Care Policy to Practice (pre-reqs 2441, 3411)
• APSM 4365 Strength and Conditioning (pre-reqs 3311 OR 2441 and 3411)
• APSM 4380 Technology and Sport
• APSM 4385 Exercise Program Design
• APSM 4390 Experiential Learning

Track 2: Traditional Track (Coaching); 2.00 GPA required; needs to be a pathway meeting minimum qualifications to graduate

• (Core) 2340, 3311, 3315, 3371, 4315
• APSM 3301 Rules and Regulations
• APSM 3332 Legal and Ethical Aspects
• APSM 3343 Health Promotion Practice
• APSM 3333 Coaching Team Sports
• APSM 3351 Nutrition
• APSM 4310 Psychology of Sport
• APSM 4349 Health Care Policy OR PSYC 3360 Health Psychology
• APSM 4365 Strength and Conditioning (pre-req 3311)
• APSM 4370 Coaching Seminar
• APSM 4380 Technology and Sport (pre-req 60 hours)

Core and Sport Performance Leadership Concentration Total: 42 hours

*Required Gateway course for SPL majors

Minor in Sport Performance Leadership

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