HPER 321 Foundations and Methods of Coaching
The course is designed to assist coaches in creating a healthy age-appropriate athletic experience. The course will identify the role of a coach, professional development of coaches, coaches as managers, teaching and modeling behavior, physical conditioning and nutrition of athletes, and ethics. Students will learn how to develop and prepare instructional plans. They will learn the methods and principles of teaching. Good coaching is good teaching. The values that students need on the playing field and in life will be stressed. Fall, Spring, Summer.