Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	10/21/2020
Top Code	083560 - Coaching
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)
Associate Arts Local General Education (GE)	OC Life Skills - Activity - AA (OE2)

Course Description

This course is designed for students to explore career interest in coaching athletes; it is a core course for the coaching certificate program. Introduction of off season and in season training techniques, and game management and strategy, philosophies of coaching, skill and tactical plan development, student athlete motivation, and evidence-based coaching systems are evaluated. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. The student will analyze off season conditioning programs and create a 4 week comprehensive program that includes sport specific workouts, muscle strength programs, sport nutrition, and goal setting for a specific group of athletes.
2. The student will evaluate multiple coaching philosophies and create a personal philosophy that reflects ability specific age groups and sport.
3. The student will interview a high school or college coach to evaluate game management, training techniques, and student athlete motivation strategies.

Course Objectives

• 1. Demonstrate an understanding of foundations of coaching.
• 2. Demonstrate an understanding of different coaching philosophies and styles.
• 3. Demonstrate basic understanding of working with athletes from diverse backgrounds.
• 4. Demonstrate basic sport psychology concepts including motivational strategies and anxiety strategies.
• 5. Develop an understanding of the different training seasons for athletes including pre-season, in-season and post-season time frames.
• 6. Demonstrate an understanding of strategies for improving athletes physical attributes.
• 7. Develop an understanding of the administrative responsibilities for coaches.

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Lecture Content

Foundation of Coaching education Coaching myths Positive vs. Negative coaching situations Fundamentals of coaching   Principles of Coaching Coaching objectives Coaching philosophies and styles Working with diverse athletes Training for excellence vs. training to win   Sport Psychology and Impacts on Coaching Behavior Communication with various types of athletes Motivation and athletic performance Perceptions and psychology of athletes Anxiety and arousal for athletic performance Managing behavior and reinforcement of success vs. failure   Annual Planning and Training Systematic planning of a program Pre-season, In-season, Post-Season planning  Coaching skills and strategies Planning for games and post-game evaluation Mid game evaluation and assessment Assessment of student athlete performance   Physiology and performance Foundations of training  Energy and performance  Impacts on nutrition and performance   Principles of management Staff management and training Staff evaluation Event and contest management Equipment and facilities management Planning and purchasing of equipment and supplies Budget planning Fund raising Working effectively support staff    Risk management Duties and assumptions of risk Liability and negligence Legal responsibilities and safety

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)

Instructional Techniques

Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following: Lecture, PowerPoint, Presentations, Videos, Guest Speakers, Small Group Discussions, Off-Campus Visitation Assignments,

Reading Assignments

Students will spend approximately 4 hours a week reading from the text book and articles from peer reviewed journals and research articles

Writing Assignments

Students will spend approximately 1 – 2 hours per week be required to complete written assignments

Out-of-class Assignments

Students will spend approximately 1 – 2 hours a week completing individual and group written assignments; homework assignments to emphasis course topics.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Written essay examinations. Written coaching plan. Read, research and analyze various coaching techniques and theories

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Written essay exams

Eligible Disciplines

Kinesiology: Masters degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education OR Bachelors degree in any of the above AND Masters degree in any life science, dance physiology, health education, recreation administration or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Physical education: Masters degree in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adaptive physical education, OR bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required Martens, R. . Successful Coaching, 4th ed. Human Kinetics, 2016 Rationale: .