MSES 340: Prescriptive Models of Teaching Physical Education

MSES 209 Principles of Coaching FALL, 2011, Coach Douds [email protected], 422-3322

Catalog Description This course is designed to provide insight into the coaching profession. It will examine the many facets of the area and provide suggested guidelines for prospective coaches to use in establishing their own style and methods of coaching.

Purpose of Course: This is a basic course in principles of coaching that can be used for an individual interested in coaching.

Course Objectives and Expected Outcomes: At the conclusion of this course, each student will be able to: 1. Identify the role of the head coach and the assistant coach. 2. Explain the qualities of a good coach. 3. Describe the nature of the coaching profession. 4. Gain an insight into the coach’s family life. 5. Describe methods of preparation for success in coaching. 6. Describe procedures for pre-season staff planning. 7. Explain the recruiting process. 8. Identify ethics in coaching. 9. Illustrate and understand issues and problems related to coaching.

Content Outline 1. Introduction 2. Ethical Values in Coaching 3. Introduction to the Nature of the Coaching Profession 4. Special Relationships 5. Why Coach: 6. Should you Coach 7. Desirable Qualities of a Coach 8. Coach’s Obligation and Responsibilities 9. Coach as a Professional- Professional Preparation 10. Roles of a Head Coach 11. Assistant Coach 12. Planning with and for the Staff 13. Coach’s Family-Married Coaches and Single Coaches 14. Coach and the Athlete 15. Meeting the Athlete 16. Selecting the Athlete 17. Motivating the Athlete 18. Teaching the Athlete-Developing Appropriate Behavior 19. Recruiting Process 20. Off-Season Planning-Key to Success 21. Final Preparation for the Season 22. Fiscal Management 23. Purchasing Criteria-Purchasing Procedures 24. Equipment Management 25. Schedule Planning-Contest Management 26. Legal Aspects 27. Transportation 28. Issues and Concerns in Athletics 29. Coaching Points 30. Thirty Rules for Getting Things Done Through People

Learning Experiences and Assessments Written Exam: students will reflect knowledge of various aspects of coaching.

Written Assignments: students will write critiques, position responsibilities, and player personality characteristics as it relates to coaching.

Class Discussion: students will discuss current issues relating to coaching.

Special Projects: students will be involved in projects of their choosing as it relates to coaching.

Text Sabock, Ralph (2010). Coaching – A Realistic Perspective 10th Edition, California, Collegiate Press.

Grading Percentage Written exam 80% Written assignments 10% Class Discussion 10% Special Projects Extra Credit

A = 174-157, B = 156-139, C = 138-121, D = 120-103, E = 102

Field Experience: This may be part of the student’s Special Project.

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes. More than three absences will cause reductions in the class grade.

Students with Disabilities: Students who are eligible for accommodations are invited to make an appointment to deliver their letter from the Office of Disability Services and to discuss their accommodation requests.