FSS 214 - Theory of Coaching Sport I

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Introduces the general principles, strategies, and theories of coaching a sport. Includes role of the coach, game management, coaching style, sport techniques, and training principles.

Recommendation: Participation on a Pima athletic team.

1. Describe the role of a coach in season planning.
2. Identify the elements of good communication.
3. Discuss offensive and defensive strategies.
4. Discuss training principles to preseason, in-season, and off-season training.

1. Season planning
2. Scouting/recruiting
3. Conducting tryouts
4. Conducting practices

II. Game Management

1. General organization
2. Scorekeeping
3. Making a lineup

III. Team Concepts

1.        Offensive strategies
2.        Defensive strategies

IV. Training principles

1. Motivation techniques
2. Sport physiology
3. Sport psychology
4. Levels of coaching