Youth Sport and Recreation Leadership Minor
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Through Sport.
Develop the skills to lead, coach, and inspire young athletes while promoting safe, inclusive, and meaningful experiences through sports and recreation.
Program Overview
Prepare to make a positive impact on young athletes with Campbellsville University's Youth Sport and Recreation Leadership minor. This program provides a foundation in youth coaching, fitness development, sport safety, and recreation management while emphasizing inclusive practices, ethical leadership, and youth well-being.
Through coursework in sport instruction, motor learning, youth fitness, and program management, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to create safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences for young people. Whether you're interested in coaching, community recreation, or youth sport programs, this minor offers valuable skills to complement your major and support your professional goals.
- Youth Coaching and Development: Build a foundation in developmentally appropriate coaching techniques, sport instruction, and youth fitness to support young athletes at every stage of development.
- Sport Safety and Inclusion: Explore strategies for creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments that encourage participation and promote youth well-being.
- Leadership and Program Management: Develop skills in organizing, managing, and leading youth sports and recreation programs in community and nonprofit settings.
- Ethical Coaching and Physical Education: Gain an understanding of ethical leadership, motor learning, and adapted physical education while exploring the social and developmental aspects of youth sports.
The Youth Sport and Recreation Leadership minor is offered at our campus in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The 26-credit-hour curriculum provides a foundation in youth coaching, fitness development, sport safety, and recreation management. Students explore motor learning, adapted physical education, and leadership strategies while developing skills to support safe, inclusive, and engaging youth sports programs.
Explore the University Catalog for the Youth Sport and Recreation Leadership minor, including curriculum requirements, course offerings, and additional program details.
Students interested in pursuing the Youth Sport and Recreation Leadership minor must be admitted to Campbellsville University and meet the university's undergraduate admission requirements.
- Undergraduate Admission: Complete the university's undergraduate application process and submit all required academic documentation.
- Academic Requirements: Maintain eligibility to pursue a minor in accordance with Campbellsville University's academic policies.
- Program Requirements: Complete the required coursework in youth coaching, fitness development, sport safety, physical education, and recreation management as outlined in the University Catalog.
The Youth Sport and Recreation Leadership minor helps students develop skills in coaching, youth development, and program management while preparing for opportunities in community, nonprofit, and recreational settings, including:
- Youth Sports Coach
- Recreation Program Coordinator
- Youth Sports Program Director
- Community Recreation Specialist
- Youth Fitness Instructor
- Sports Camp Coordinator
- Youth Development Program Leader
Whether you're interested in coaching, recreation management, or youth development, this minor provides a foundation in leadership, safety, and inclusive practices to support a variety of professional paths. Some positions may require additional education, certifications, or experience.
Ready to make a difference through youth sports and recreation? Discover how Campbellsville
University's Youth Sport and Recreation Leadership minor can complement your major
and support your career goals. Contact our admissions team at admissions@campbellsville.edu or call (270) 789-5220 to learn more about the program and next steps.