Theory and Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport
Course Code:
PEO2004
Credit Hours:
3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
001
Course Description:This course is designed to provide knowledge of the rules, teaching progressions, and strategies for competition. This course includes acceptable behavior and ethics for coaches. The course will be offered for the following specific sports; baseball/softball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field/cross country, volleyball, and wrestling.
Course Details
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Martens, Rainer. Successful Coaching, 4th edition, Human Kinetics, 2012. ISBN: 9781450400510
Assignment/course outline:
See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
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 learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Identify and present 9 principles of motor learning Develop class lesson plan for teaching motor skill Identify stages of learning Identify effective communication techniques for teaching motor skills Identify strengths and weaknesses of various communication modes and styles Identify group impacts on motor learning Identify strengths and weaknesses of motor skill learning Modify a planned activity for the inclusion of disabled participants Define modified and adopted activities as they relate to motor activities Identify age appropriate activities related to the development of motor skills Identify common acceptable or expected work habits for coaches Identify common acceptable or expected work habits for coaches |
REC 1 REC 1 REC 1 REC 1 REC 4 REC 4 REC 5 REC 5 REC 7 REC 7 |
Tests, Presentation, Written Project |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
Lecture is the primary method of instruction. Lectures are enhanced by board illustrations, concept maps, and/or power point presentations. Additional teaching strategies may include: use of inquiry, critical thinking, class discussions and/or oral presentations.
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