SPMT606 - Techniques in Coaching Strategy

After successfully completing this course, students will fulfill the following Learning Objectives (L.O.):

1. Exhibit decision-making skills aligned with personal coaching philosophy on contemporary challenges coaches face.
2. Establish principles for coaching with character and instilling positive sportsmanship in athletes.
3. Evaluate motivational strategies used by coaches to enhance sports performance.
4. Assess the three stages of learning technical skills.
5. Construct muscular endurance training, speed training, and power training programs for athletes.
6. Illustrate the role of a coach in preventing substance abuse with athletes.
7. Generate a presentation detailing a personal coaching philosophy, player expectations, and a variety of other internal team dynamics.
8. Expound on personal coaching objectives to enhance coaching success through winning, athlete’s enjoyment, and developing athletes.

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.