Faculty Syllabus

1. Orientation: There is a short Orientation directly through Blackboard and is required to certify attendance in the course. The orientation must be completed by noon, Friday of the first week of class to avoid being automatically dropped from the course.
2. Attendance: Students will use Blackboard management system for assignment instructions, submission, and collaboration. Chapter PowerPoints cover the highlights of each chapter. There are also short supplementary videos included to aid in absorbing the information.
3. Chapter Quizzes: There will be a short quiz over each chapter (20 chapters). ALL 20 QUIZZES ARE REQUIRED. There will be ten questions for one point each/20 points per quiz.  Students will access and submit the quizzes on Blackboard; quizzes are REPEATABLE.
4. Exams: There will be two (2) exams (a midterm and final). The exams are taken directly from the chapter quizzes and supplemental videos. The exams have 50 questions and will cover chapters 1-8 and 9-20 respectively.
5. Labs: There are four labs that are designed to allow you a chance to apply knowledge in a practical way. Details are provided on the Labs tab on Blackboard. Each lab is worth 100 points.
6. Grades: Grades are based upon quizzes, labs, participation, and exams. The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows:      

Extra Credit: There is a short Exit Exam for an additional 15 extra credit points covering basic fitness and health knowledge.

Textbook:  Successful Coaching; Rainer Martens; 4th edition; IBSN 9781450400510,© 2012

This course is part of the First-Day program and your textbook is included in your tuition when you register!

Principles of Coaching

1. Coaching Philosophy
2. Coaching Objectives
3. Coaching Styles
4. Coaching for Character
5. Coaching Diverse Athletes

Principles of Behavior

1. Communicating with Athletes
2. Motivating Athletes
3. Managing Behavior

Principles of Teaching

1. The Games Approach
2. Teaching Technical Skills
3. Teaching Tactical Skills
4. Planning for Teaching

Principles of Physical Training

1. Training Basics
2. Training for Energy Fitness
3. Training for Muscular Fitness
4. Fueling Your Athletes
5. Battling Drugs

Principles of Management

1. Managing Your Team
2. Managing Relationships
3. Managing Risk

Student Learning Outcomes: Students will define their coaching philosophy. Students will be able to manage a budget. Students will be able to create/put together a coaching program. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of tryouts.

Departmental Objectives:

1. To learn the rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of coaching.
2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques of coaching.
3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.