Athletic Coaching Education

The School of Physical Education at West Virginia University offers a Bachelor of Sci- ence degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Coaching Education (ACE) at WVU Tech. The ACE Program provides students with an opportunity to study coaching and the important roles coaches have in Society. The program provides students with hands on practicum experience in coaching throughout the curriculum. In the fi rst 33 credit hours of course work, students will take courses in the Pre-Athletic Coaching Education Program. Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA and have completed proba- tionary courses required for admission to the program. A total of 128 hours (minimum) are required for graduation.

Department of Physical Education
Program Learning Outcomes

In addition to the general education learning outcomes listed elsewhere in the catalog, this program has the following specific outcomes:

• Graduates may work in area businesses and coach locally
• Graduates may apply for graduate school and graduate assistantships in coaching
• Graduates will recognize the importance and signifi cance of the role of coaching
• Graduates will recognize the importance of continuing emotional, intellectual, and physical development throughout their lives