HSCS 2321 Principles of Athletic Coaching

This course emphasizes a comprehensive approach to the foundations and theories of coaching and will provide an overview of concepts that are essential in the preparation of coaching at various skill and academic levels. Topics include developing a coaching philosophy and leadership style, understanding the psychology aspects in areas such as team cohesion, motivation, and improving player performance, and the physical attributes such as sport nutrition and physical training.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Code:	Learning Outcomes:	How students will practice each outcome:	How student achievement of each outcome is assessed:
n/a	Develop a coaching philosophy and understand the importance and value of having one	Quiz Worksheet Group Discussion	Exam Portfolio Project
n/a	Understand objectives and factors involved in selecting a coaching style	Quiz Worksheet Coach Interview Group Discussion	Exam Portfolio Project
n/a	Recognize principles for coaching with character and developing good sportsmanship in athletes while understanding how to coach and relate to athletes with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities	Quiz Worksheet Group Discussion	Exam Portfolio Project
n/a	Know psychological principles for communicating effectively and motivating athletes	Quiz Group Discussion	Exam Portfolio Project
n/a	Develop methods to teach both technical and tactical skills	Quiz Observe a Practice/Game Group Discussion	Exam Portfolio Project
n/a	Develop practical evaluation system taking into consideration ones strengths	Quiz Worksheet Group Discussion	Exam Portfolio Project
n/a	Recognize the issues related to planning, organizing, and directing daily task as a coach and how to manage and delegate things to staff	Worksheet Group Discussion	Exam
n/a	Have knowledge of methods for effective team management as it relates to interpersonal relationships in coaching and how to protect athletes and coaches from risk and liability problems	Quiz Worksheet Group Discussion	Exam Portfolio Project