Course Description
A review and analysis of current research and practice in coaching and coach education. Particular attention is given to topical trends in the literature and application of findings to the practices of coaching and coach development. Field work will apply the principles learned in class to "real-world" experience.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to complete a meta-analysis
on a pertinent topic in coaching science that is of sufficient
quality for publication. Specifically, Graduate students will
be required to identify an important current issue in coaching
or coach education and complete a meta-analysis of the
completed research over the last 10-20 years on this topic,
including any seminal studies or theories. The review must
include citations of at least 30 research studies. The final
manuscript should conform to APA Style and be of sufficient
quality for submission to an academic journal such as Quest or
the International Journal of Coaching and Sport Science.
Specifically, Graduate students will be required to identify an
important current issue in coaching or coach education.
Athena Title
Coaching and Coach Education
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in KINS 5190E or KINS 7190E
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to: 1. discuss the theoretical and empirical foundations that currently guide coaching practice and education; 2. identify sources of literature related to the study of coaching and coach education; 4. describe the professional opportunities and career development in coaching; 5. present information on certifications appropriate for coaching; 6. be informed about professional organizations directly related to coaching and coach education; 7. discuss the importance of scientific inquiry for coaching and be able to interpret research results.
Topical Outline
1. Conceptual Development in Sports Coaching 2. Complex Practice in Coaching 3. Decision Making 4. Coach Behavior 5. Athlete Development and Coaching 6. Planning 7. The Professionalization of Coaching 8. Becoming a High-Performance Coach 9. Coach Education Effectiveness 10. Development of Professional Coaches 11. Socio-Pedagogy of Coaching 12. Understanding Athlete Learning and Coaching Practice 13. Coaching Workforce Development 14. Coaching Philosophy 15. Scouting and Recruiting 16. Coaching Ethics 17. Coaches’ Expertise 18. Research on the Role of Experience (Playing and Coaching) 19. Research on Formal Coach Education 20. Research on Communication in Coaching 21. Management Practices 22. Research on Analysis and Decision Making 23. Research on Coach Mentoring 24. Athlete Motivation
Syllabus
Public CV