SE 115 - Principles of Coaching

 Principles of Coaching is designed to be an introductory level course that provides the basic framework for the education of future coaches in all sports.  Key academic areas include sports psychology, sports law, management and facilities planning.  Students will also develop a coaching portfolio for their individual sport of interest. 

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

1.   Research, evaluate, and report on the state and nature of youth coaching in the United States and develop a coaching philosophy to serve as a foundation for personal motivation and    difficult decision making; (Paper)
2.   Demonstrate the ability to apply psychological theories and principles relating to communication, social processes, motivation, and psychological skills training in the sport setting; (Test    I)
3.   Design and conduct a training session utilizing modern methods for teaching and perfecting technical and tactical skills and game strategies;  (Practice Session I and II)
4.   Create an overall yearly plan for a team to include pre-season, in-season, and off-season training divisions, intra-season training progressions, and daily practice plans; (Portfolio)
5.   Explain the basic physiological principles essential to conditioning in sport and create a team conditioning program for athletes to include beginning, middle, and end-of-season                considerations; (Test II)
6.   Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and issues related to planning, organizing, staffing, and directing functions that are commonly considered a coach’s responsibilities; (Essay)
7.   Have the ability to apply methods for effective team management, for managing interpersonal relationships in coaching, and for protecting athletes from risk and coaches from liability      problems; (Essay Test)
8.   Demonstrate knowledge of how to access classes and acquire American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification and a Maine State Criminal History and Record Check.  (Assignment)