Plan of Study – Coaching

The application of theory and principles of athletic training. Topics include prevention, assessment, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions of athletes involving impairment, limitations, and disabilities. Injury treatment and rehabilitation, pharmacology, and general medical considerations will also be addressed.

The cognitive and practical skills required for basic first aid, artificial respiration, and CPR; including accident and safety awareness and understanding the liability aspects of administering these skills. Extensive “hands-on” laboratory skills are emphasized to prepare for CPR (adult, infant, and child) and First Aid certification through the American Red Cross.

Principles of growth, maturation, and learning relating to child development. Interaction of hereditary and environmental factors influencing the social, cognitive, and personality development of the child. Theories and research relative to the psychology of the child from the prenatal period through late childhood. Prerequisite: PSY 1010.

Nature of pre-adolescent and adolescent behavior and its underlying dynamics; systematic study of modern concepts for understanding and dealing with the adolescent and pre-adolescent in our society. Emphasis on normal behavior development as it relates to the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of adolescents. Prerequisite: PSY 1010.

Examination of conceptual frameworks and topics related to the coaching of child and youth athletes including sociology, psychology, motor skill learning and acquisition, and administration. Analysis of the social context, responsibilities, and risks associated with the role of a professional coach and the coaching profession.