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FSS 183 - Theory of Coaching Baseball

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Instruction in the theory of coaching baseball techniques and methods. Includes role of the coach, game management, baseball techniques, and improving performance.

Recommendation: Participation on a baseball team or league and some knowledge of the game before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the role of a coach in season planning.
  2. Identify the elements of good communication.
  3. Demonstrate performance goals and teaching concepts effectively.
  4. Apply training principles to preseason, on-season, and post-season training.
  5. Describe sport physiology and sport psychology
Outline:
  1. Role of the Coach
  1. Season planning
  2. Scouting/recruiting
  3. Conducting tryouts
  4. Conducting practices
  1. Game Management
  1. Scorekeeping
  2. Making a lineup
  3. Team concepts for offense and defense
  1. Baseball Techniques
  1. Base-running
  2. Infield and outfield
  3. Throwing and pitching
  4. Hitting
  1. Improving Performance
  1. Motivation techniques
  2. Sport physiology
  3. Sport psychology
  4. Levels of coaching

Effective Term:
Spring 2019