Athletic Coaching Program at Aquinas College
Explore Athletic Coaching at Aquinas
The mission of the Kinesiology Department, in support of the mission of Aquinas College and grounded in the liberal arts tradition, is to prepare each student for a career that promotes movement, activity, and lifelong learning, and the role these factors play in the development of a whole person.
It's Your Time to Elevate
Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center
The home of many AQ athletic teams, Sturrus also houses academic classrooms, fitness center, athletic training facility, locker rooms, and much more.Facilities
See the academic catalog for more specific information on degrees and courses
Minors |
| Athletic Coaching Minor |
| Name | Title | Department | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duane Ambrose | Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | (616) 632-2896 |
| Chad Bocian | Adjunct | Kinesiology | |
| Kaitlyn Bowen | Adjunct Lecturer | Kinesiology | |
| Scott Brown | Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | (616) 632-2441 |
| Leena Chalhoub | Adjunct | Kinesiology | |
| Claire Crowley | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | |
| Joanne Gorant | Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | (616) 632-2899 |
| Heather Kesselring-Quakenbush | Professor, Department Chair | Kinesiology | 616-632-2898 |
| Mary Lohman | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Kinesiology | |
| Katelyn Papineau | Adjunct Professor | Kinesiology | |
| Ally Richardson | Adjunct | Kinesiology | |
| Mikhail Sarkisov | Adjunct Professor | Kinesiology | |
| Jacci Storey | Adjunct | Kinesiology | |
| Lindsey Williams | Adjunct Lecturer | Kinesiology |
Its your time to transform
Based on the National Standards for Sport Coaches published through the National Association for Physical Education and Sport (NASPE), students will be versed in the following:
- Safety and Injury Prevention: demonstrate skill in the prevention, recognition and evaluation of injuries.
- Physical Conditioning: design programs of training, conditioning, and recovery that properly utilize exercise physiology and biomechanical principles.
- Teaching and Communication: develop and monitor goals for the athletes and overall program, and identify a variety of tools available to reduce performance anxiety.
- Sport Skills and Tactics: apply competitive sport strategies and specific tactics appropriate for the age and skill levels of the participants.
Internships
Learn how internships can help you reach your full potential.
Facilities
Check out the AQ Athletics page to view all facilities, on and off-campus!
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
| Quick Facts: Coaches and Scouts | |
|---|---|
| 2022 Median Pay | $44,890 per year |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2022 | 275,200 |
| Job Outlook, 2022-32 | 9% (Much faster than average) |
| Employment Change, 2022-32 | 25,300 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics