PET2760

Theory and Methods of Coaching Sports

Course Code: PET2760

Credit Hours: 3

Effective beginning: 2021-22

 

Course Description:
This course includes the study of theories and methods of coaching for optimum sports performances, including sport psychology, philosophy of coaching, the learning of motor skills, and styles of leadership behavior. The course provides basic information about the profession and assists athletic coaches at various levels of experience to achieve the fundamental competencies related to preparation for coaching, and to expand their knowledge of the basic concepts of athletic coaching.

Course Details

Prerequisites:

none

Instructors:

Dr. Steve Givens

givenss@chipola.edu

 

 

Required textbooks/ course materials:

Successful Coaching, 4th edition, Human Kinetics, 2012.  ISBN: 9781450400510

 

Assignment/course outline:

see first-day handout

 

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

REC 1:  Prepare individuals and groups to participate in a variety of sports.

REC 2:  Demonstrate the ability to officiate various sport activities.

REC 3:  Organize large group activities for a variety of sports.

REC 4: Lead group activities in a social setting.

REC 5:  Recognize diverse needs of special populations.

REC 6: Describe various aspects of outdoor recreation, education and conservation.

REC 7: Demonstrate employability skills.

REC 8: Provide care for and demonstrate prevention of athletic injuries.

REC 9: Understand foundations of sport fitness and exercise physiology.

 

Course-level student learning outcomesDiscipline-level learning outcomesAssessment methods
  • Identify effective communication techniques for sports coaches
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of various coaching philosophies
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of various coaching objectives
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of various coaching styles
  • Identify specific examples of coaching styles
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of various communication models and styles
  • Identify periods of sports history wherein specific coaching styles were pervasive
  • Identify specific coaching objectives and philosophies that meet specific needs of a variety of sports participants
  • Identify specific aspects of team culture
  • Identify specific aspects of character development as they pertain to team culture
  • Identify legal aspects of sports participation for disabled participants
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of various coaching philosophies, objectives, and styles as they pertain to coaching participants from different age groups and skill level
  • Identify common acceptable or expected work habits for coaches

 

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 Tests, presentation, written projects

 

 

  • Read and study all assigned material, including text and articles in preparation for tests.
  • Attend all guest lectures and participate in discussion.
  • Follow instructions, identify and explain concepts in writing assignments and research papers.
  • Turn in all writing assignments and research papers.

 

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