Course Description
Review and analysis of the research literature related to coaching and coach education.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Students will be required to complete an additional 15-page
paper that designs an action research study of their own
practice.
Athena Title
Literature in Sport Coaching
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
By the end of this course the student will be able to: 1. Interpret and analyze research in the area of coaching and coach education. 2. Demonstrate understanding of assigned readings by scoring a minimum of 80% on quizzes. 3. Describe the anatomy of a well-conducted research study. 4. Describe & analyze the most salient issues in various areas of coaching and coaching education research. 5. Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze an area of coaching science research through the writing of a 12-15 page paper on relevant topic. 6. Develop analytic skills that will foster professional self-development.
Topical Outline
Research approaches in coaching science Research on coaching Research on coach education Research on coaches' professional development Research on youth sport Research on athlete behavior and learning Research on coaches' cognitive behavior Research on teacher-coach role conflict Research on coaching expertise Research on mentoring of coaches
Syllabus