UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY SCIENCES
I.
Descriptive Information
Course Title-Number
Coaching Theory
Course Description
A comprehensive review of the national standards for
athletic coaches as defined by the National Association for
Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)
Course Credit
3 credit hours
Prerequisites
Admission to Program or C.I.
Intended Audience
This course is designed for students specializing in coaching within the
Sports and Fitness degree program or seeking a coaching “minor” at the
University of Central Florida.
Instructor
Dr. Jeff Duke
Office Phone #: 352.536.2180
Office (South Lake): Room 316
E-mail: duke@mail.ucf.edu
II.
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Statement of Course Goals and Objectives
Goals
This course has been specifically designed to provide direction for administrators, coaches,
athletes, and the public regarding the skills and knowledge that coaches should possess. The
overriding premise in the development of this class is that its contents be used to ensure the
enjoyment, safety, and positive skill development of America’s athletes.
Objectives
Students will be able to comprehend the standards that reflect the scope of coaching
responsibilities in the following domains:
1.
Philosophy and Ethics (NSSC #1, #2, #3, #4)
2.
Safety and Injury Prevention (NSSC #5, #6, #7, #8. #9, #10, #11)
3.
Physical Conditioning (NSSC #12, #13, #14, #15)
4.
Growth and Development (NSSC #16, #17, #18)
5.
Teaching & Communication (NSSC #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26)
6.
Sport Skills and Tactics (NSSC #27, #28, #29)
7.
Organization and Administration (NSSC #30, #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36)
8.
Evaluation (NSSC #37, #38, #39, #40)
III.
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4.
General Course Policies
Attendance is mandatory and is an integral part of the final grade.
Be on time for class.
This is an “interactive” class with weekly “outside” class lab assignments.
Instructor has discretion as to what constitutes an “excused” absence.
IV.
Required Text & Acquisitions
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (2006). National Standards for Sport
Coaches. ISBN: 0-88314-908-7
C.P.R. / A.E.D. & First Aid (adult) Certification (scheduled through UCF Recreation & Wellness
Center)
Three coaching professional association or trade publication memberships (determined during the
semester)/ cost varies according to specific association dues
V.
Academic Course Requirements
1.
Final Exam Matrix (10 points)
There will be one exam during the term. It will cover the readings, lectures, class discussions
and mentor assignments (including completed first aid/ CPR/ AED certifications and proof of
membership to three professional associations and/or trade publication memberships) based
on the eight (8) domains and forty (40) National Standards for Sport Coaches. The exam
matrix is worth 10 points.
2.
Mentor Assignments & Presentations (80 points)
Attendance is mandatory. During the course of the term, each student will complete a series
of eight (8) mentoring assignments based on the eight domains outlined in the National
Standards for Sport Coaches. The eight (8) domains are divided into forty (40) standards.
Each mentoring assignment will consist of a portion of the required standards. Each standard
will have a value of two (2) points. You are expected to come to class prepared (mentor
assignment presentation) to participate in discussions of assigned domains. Each mentoring
assignment will be based on individualized coaching interest. Completed assignments are
due at the beginning of each class. You are expected to dress in appropriate sports and
fitness attire when giving presentations or meeting at professional industry settings.
3.
CPR /AED (adult) & First Aid Certification (5 points)
Students will acquire their adult CPR/AED & First Aid Certifications. This can be scheduled
through the UCF Recreation & Wellness Center. Certifications must be current through the
end of this current semester. Certification agencies must be approved by the instructor. This
course requirement will be checked on the day of the final exam.
4.
Sport Coaching Professional Association / Trade Publication Memberships (5 points)
Each student must obtain membership in three professional association or trade publication
memberships. Instructor approval prior to acquisition must be obtained. This course
requirement will be checked on the day of the final exam.
VI.
Evaluation and Grading
Evaluation
Final Exam Matrix
Mentor Assignments & Presentations
CPR/AED First Aid Certifications
Association/ Publication Memberships
Total
10
80
5
5
100
Grading Scale
94 – 100 = A
74 – 76 = C
90 – 93 = A70 – 73 = C 87 – 89 = B+
67 – 69 = D+
84 – 86 = B
64 – 66 = D
80 – 83 = B60 – 63 = D77 – 79 = C+
59 & below = F
ITENERARY
August 24: Orientation/ Syllabus/ Matrix Specs/ Mentor Relationships
August 31: Establish Mentoring Relationships/ No Class
September 7: Domain # 1 - Philosophy and Ethics
Standards 1-4 Benchmarks & Mentoring Assignments
September 14: Standards 1- 4 Mentoring Review & Presentations
September 21: Domain # 2 – Safety and Injury Prevention
Standards 5 -11 Benchmarks & Mentoring Assignments
September 28: NO CLASS/ Dr. Duke presenting at national coaches
conference
October 5:
Standards 5 -11 Mentoring Review & Presentations
October 12: Domain # 3 – Physical Conditioning
Domain # 4 – Growth and Development
Standards 12 – 18 Benchmarks & Mentoring Assignments
October 19: Standards 12 – 18 Mentoring Review & Presentations
October 26: Domain # 5 – Teaching and Communication
Standards 19 – 26 Benchmarks & Mentoring Assignments
November 2: Standards 19 – 26 Mentoring Review & Presentations
November 9: Domain # 6 – Sport Skills and Tactics
Standards 27 - 29 Benchmarks & Mentoring Assignments
November 16: Standards 27 – 29 Mentoring Review & Presentations
November 23: Domain # 7 – Organization and Administration
Domain # 8 - Evaluation
Standards 37 – 40 Benchmarks & Mentoring Assignments
November 30: Standards 30 – 40 Benchmarks & Mentoring Presentations
MATRIX FINAL REVIEW
December 7: FINAL EXAM (Matrix, Certifications, Memberships)
* Domain 3/ Standard 14: Be an advocate for drug-free sport
participation and provide accurate information about drugs
and supplements.
Many drugs and supplements are available to athletes with little
information about the long-term impact on health. The coach has a
great influence over lifestyle practices of their athletes and must
ensure that players have accurate and adequate information about
the effects of drug and supplement use and abuse. The coach must
not encourage the use of drugs and/or supplements as a means of
enhancing athletic performance.
Benchmarks
- Obtain current, research-based information related to
supplements and their potential impact on performance
and health.
- Provide parents/ guardians, athletes, and staff with
information on the effects of drugs, supplements, and
prescribed medications on athletic performance, weight,
and health.
- Intervene and/or refer athletes to appropriate experts
when significant changes in body composition, physical
appearance, and personality that may be drug-related
are observed.
- Make clear to all athletes the established, negative,
consequences of using a banned substance, alcohol,
tobacco, and other drugs as they relate to team rules,
program policies, the law, and overall health.
- Identify and acknowledge the social, emotional, and
psychological pressures that make athletes susceptible
to drug/ supplement use and teach alternate strategies to
mediate these factors.