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ES 461: Principles of Coaching Fall 2020
Posted by Tim on August 6, 2020 in Academics
ES 461 Special Topics – Principles of Coaching
Fall 2020 – Online, 3 credits
Open to all majors
Description: This course examines the theories and principles of effective coaching, including philosophy, ethics, strategies, team motivation and organization, coach-athlete relationships, practice planning, and the administration of facilities, personnel, and contests.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the history of competition, sports, and coaching
- Develop a coaching philosophy and understand the major objectives of coaching and factors that are involved in selecting a coaching style
- Apply the four step coaching process and become familiar with w/p/w vs. p/p/w coaching approaches
- Describe how coaches and athletes develop trust between each other
- Discuss the long term player development pathway
- Discuss the long term player development pathway
- Explain the principles and applications for effectively communicating with and listening to athletes