SPMT 420: Principles of Coaching

Course Description

This course introduces athletic coaching. Emphasis is on a comprehensive approach to the foundations and theories of coaching including developing a coaching philosophy, sport psychology and sport physiology. Topics include coaching, goals, styles, equipment, budgeting, communication, motivation, team management, teaching sport skills, conditioning, sport specific training, nutrition, skill progression, ethics, recruiting, leadership, safety and injury prevention. (F, W, S).