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Graduate Coaching
Graduate Coaching
2013 Fall Term
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ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
COACHING 660
This course is designed for those individuals who wish to become athletic coaches or administrators. The place of athletics education and the organization and administration of an athletic program will be covered. A research paper dealing with an appropriate topic will be required.
PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
COACHING 661
Principles governing the prevention and treatment of common athletic injuries. A research paper dealing with a mutually agreed upon topic will be required.
CHILDREN AND SPORTS
COACHING 663
Explores the historical perspective and the present controversy surrounding children in competitive sports. Future directions of competitive sport for children will be a major focus.
LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
COACHING 680
This course will examine the complexities of sport and recreation litigation, primarily focused on educational institutions. Students will use this knowledge to aid their professional growth in the fields of sport and recreation activity. Topics such as risk management, contracts, liability, and policy development will provide a better understanding of the law with respect to challenges encountered by sport and recreation professionals.
WORKSHOP IN INTERCOLLEGIATE OR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
COACHING 690
Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing "hands on" and participatory instructional techniques.
PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO COACHING
COACHING 705
The course will include an in-depth examination of the psychological factors that impact individuals and their performance in the athletic setting. Theoretical and applied parameters will be extensively studied from a coaching perspective. The coach will develop intervention strategies, techniques and skills to enhance their psychological effectiveness in the athletic domain. PREREQ: 3 credits of psychology as an undergraduate student and at least one year of coaching experience or consent of the instructor.
PRACTICUM
COACHING 793
Practicum
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
COACHING 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.
THESIS RESEARCH
COACHING 799
Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.