Minors
Coaching
The Coaching Minor at East Tennessee State University is offered for students who
are interested in coaching but who do not want to major in teacher certification in
physical
education. This minor is designed to help students acquire skills and knowledge to
assist in preparation to coach sport teams at a variety of levels.
Students in the minor take 18 hours from the following courses: prepares students with competencies necessary to coach youth of all ages.
ETSU does not confer teacher certification for this minor.
| Coaching Courses | 18 Credit Hours |
| PEXS 2955 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PEXS 3510 Foundations of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| PEXS 3025 Sports Officiating | 3 |
| PEXS 4600 Coaching Practicum | 3 |
| SALM 4210 Legal Issues | 3 |
| Electives (3 hrs) | |
| PEXS 3095 Sport Skills I | 3 |
| PEXS 4001 Sport Skills II | 3 |
| SALM 4215 Social Psychology of Sport and Leisure | 3 |
| SALM 4225 Management of Sport and Leisure Activities | 3 |
For more information please contact the coordinator of the Coaching Minor*:
Dr. Kason O'Neil
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-4632
Fax: (423) 439-5383
E-mail: oneilkm@etsu.edu
*Courses taken prior to approval by the Program Coordinator may not count for the minor.
Physical Education
The Physical Education Minor at East Tennessee State University is offered for students who are interested in physical education but who do not want to major in teacher certification in physical education. This minor is designed to help students acquire skills and knowledge to assist in preparation for entering the Master of Arts in Teaching program and for those who plan to work with children outside the school setting.
Students in the minor take 18 hours from the following courses. ETSU does not confer teacher certification for this minor.
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| Physical Education Courses | 18 Credit Hours |
| PEXS 3005 Instructional Delivery Techniques for PE | 3 |
| PEXS 3510 Foundations of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| PEXS 3032 Psychomotor Development in Children | 3 |
| PEXS 3080 Teaching Aerobic Conditioning | 3 |
| PEXS 3085 Teaching Rhythms & Gymnastics | 3 |
| PEXS 4060 Measurement & Evaluation in PE | 3 |
For more information please contact the coordinator of the Physical Education Minor*:
Dr. Kason O'Neil
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-4632
Fax: (423) 439-5383
E-mail: oneilkm@etsu.edu
*Courses taken prior to approval by the Program Coordinator may not count for the minor
Park & Recreation Management
The Park and Recreation minor has been designed along a broad spectrum in order to allow students completing this minor to either begin work in a recreational capacity or to pursue other educational advancement on a graduate program level.
| Parks & Recreation Management Minor | 18 Credit Hours |
| SALM 3100 Introduction to Leisure Services | 3 |
| SALM 3105 Recreation Programming | 3 |
| SALM 3110 Intrepretation of Cultural and Natural Resources | 3 |
| SALM 3117 Recreation for Special Populations | 3 |
| SALM 3120 Outdoor Recreation Skills | 3 |
| SALM 4225 Management of Sport and Leisure Activities |
3
|
For more information please contact the coordinator of the Parks & Recreation Management Minor:
Dr. T. Jason Davis
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-5358
Fax: (423) 439-5383
E-mail: davistj@etsu.edu
Sport Management
The Sport Management minor has been designed to enable students to develop basic competencies in sport management. This minor, in combination with an appropriate major, will allow students to seek employment in the sport industry as entry-level employees or pursue other educational advancement at the graduate level.
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| Sport Management Course | 18 Credit Hours |
| SALM 3200 - Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| SALM 3220 - Facility Planning and Event Management | 3 |
| SALM 3225 - Marketing Strategies and Public Relations in SALM | 3 |
| SALM 4205 - Issues and Trends in Sport Management | 3 |
| SALM 4225 - Management of Sport and Leisure Activities | 3 |
| SALM 4230 - Fund-Raising in Sports | 3 |
For more information please contact the coordinator of the Sport Management Minor:
Dr. Amy Greene
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-5257
Fax: (423) 439-5383
E-mail: greenea@etsu.edu
Clinical Exercise Science
The coursework in this minor complements programs in nutrition as well as other allied health programs by developing skills used in clinical settings related to physical activity. Fields of direct application include physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and athletic training.
Students in the minor take 18 hours from the following courses.
| Required Course Work | 12 Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PEXS 3610 Exercise Physiology I |
3 |
|
PEXS 4620 Exercise Physiology II |
3 |
|
PEXS 4270 Structural Kinesiology |
3 |
|
PEXS 4977 Exercise Management |
3 |
|
Advisor Approved Electives |
6 Credit Hours |
|
PEXS 2955 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
|
PEXS 3032 Psychomotor Development in Children |
3 |
|
PEXS 4061 Exercise Fitness Testing |
3 |
|
PEXS 4062 Cardiovascular Exercise Testing and EKG |
3 |
|
PEXS 4656 Sport Conditioning and Training |
3 |
|
PEXS 4657 Sport Nutrition and Egrogenic Aids |
3 |
|
HDAL 2340 Understanding Cultural Diversity |
3 |
|
SPED 3445 Medical Aspects and Applications of Assistive Technology |
3 |
For more information please contact:
Dr. Brandi Eveland-Sayers
Undergraduate Exercise Science Program Coordinator
MSHA Athletic Center room E315
Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation, and Kinesiology
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-5572
E-mail: evelandsayer@etsu.edu
Esports
The Esports Minor has been designed to enable students to develop competencies necessary
to join the esports industry in a variety of roles. Emphasis is placed on communication
and management of esports. The Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation, & Kinesiology
also offers minors in Coaching, Park and Recreation, Sport Management, and Physical
Education.
Students in the minor take 18 hours from the following courses.
Required Course Work:
| Required Coursework | Credit Hours |
| SALM 2000 Introduction to Esports | 3 |
| MCOM 2100 Media Writing | 3 |
| MCOMM 2400 Multimedia Production | 3 |
| SALM 4270 Practicum in Esports | 3 |
And choose any 2 classes from the following list:
| SALM 3205 Organizations and People Management in Sport | 3 |
| ADVR 3100 Principles of Brand Communication | 3 |
| DIGM 3530 Game Design | 4 |
| DIGM 3540 Interaction for Game Design | 4 |
| SALM 3220 Facilities/Event Management | 3 |
| SALM 4225 Managing People/Leisure Activities | 3 |
| MCOM 3270 Media Strategy | 3 |
| MCOM 4100 Sports Media Research | 3 |
| RTVF 4300 Sports Production | 3 |
For more information please contact:
Dr. Natalie L. Smith Esports Programs Coordinator
Ballad Athletic Center room E226
Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation, and Kinesiology
Box 70671
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614-1701
Telephone: (423) 439-4382
E-mail: smithNL4@etsu.edu