SPHE318 - Coaching Theory and Methodology

At the completion of this course, the student will have satisfied the following Learning Objectives (L.O.):

1. Develop a written coaching philosophy based off personal beliefs and principles.
2. Demonstrate best practices associated for handling ethical dilemmas facing coaches.
3. Identify methods for positive communication within the coaching profession.
4. Analyze how success is measured within the coaching profession.
5. Describe specific training methods and physical conditioning programs for athletes.
6. Describe the importance of being a role model for athletes in the coaching profession.
7. Apply strategies, theories, and methods to improve performance in the coaching profession.
8. Discuss strategies to work more effectively with your fellow coaches, administrators, medical personnel, officials, the parents of your players and the media

Required Course Textbook:

Textbook in APA format:

Martens, R. (2012). Successful coaching. (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Required Readings:

See Course Outline

Additional Resources:

There may be other materials, including websites outside the classroom, assigned by the Instructor during the course.

Websites:

In addition to the required course texts the following public domain websites are useful. Please abide by the APUS academic honesty policy when using Internet sources as well. Note website addresses are subject to change.