Graduate Coaching
Graduate Coaching
2016 Fall Term
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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.
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPORT AND RECREATION
COACHING 702
Students will develop and apply organizational and leadership theories to specific career interests in sport and recreation. Particular emphasis will be placed on merging theory and practice through differentiated learning activities to promote a holistic understanding of administrative leadership in complex organizations.
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.
CAPSTONE PORTFOLIO AND CAREER APPLICATION
COACHING 781
Students will make connections between research and practice appropriate to a capstone experience as the culminating requirement for graduate education resulting in a portfolio that includes a written product(s) along with reflection and/or other materials associated with the capstone experience. Cross-Listed: HELEAD/PEPROF/HEALTHED/RECREATN/COACHING 781
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.