SPRT 3610 Theoretical Concepts of Coaching
This course will explore the various theories of coaching. Specifically, it will focus on the role of coaches during youth sports, high school sports and college athletics. This course addresses multiple theories of coaching and the influence of coaches in modern sport. The topics will cover various essential understandings of coaching philosophies, such as: the role of team sports versus that of individual or dual sports competition. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of communication and team building as applied to player self-esteem and sport performance. Throughout the course, students will use frameworks set forth by the Nation Youth Sports Coaches Association.
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