Fall 2010 Syllabus
PE 136
THEORY OF COACHING
3 Credit Hours
Textbook
Successful Coaching, 3rd Edition
Rainer Martens
Division of Social Sciences
Instructor: Deb Monzon
THEORY OF COACHING
FALL 2010
Course Number:
PE 136
Time & Day:
10:00 – 11:00 Monday/Wednesday/Friday
or 12:00 – 1:30 Tuesday/Thursday
Location:
Room 307
Instructor:
Deb Monzon
Office:
Room 306 - Track Office
Phone:
(785) 243-1435 ext 297 (office)
(785) 243-2521 (home)
(785) 275-1016 (cell)
Email:
dmonzon@cloud.edu
Required
Materials:
Text: Successful Coaching, 3rd Edition certification bundle, by Rainer Martens
Office:
Please see the schedule posted outside my office.
Note: Responsibilities and committee assignments may place me in other areas of the
college during office hours.
Advisement
Center:
If these times are inconvenient, please make an appointment with the instructor by
telephone or email
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
Comprehensive introduction to the art and science of coaching. The course introduces a
positive coaching philosophy, the principles of coaching as digested from the fields of
sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sport medicine, and sport
management. This course includes American Sport Education Program Coaching
Principles certification (K.S.H.S.A.A. – Level 1 certification)
PREREQUISITE:
None
SEQUENCING:
This class is offered in the fall and spring semesters.
METHOD OF EVALUATION / GRADING:
Coaching Portfolio Assignments
150 points
(philosophy statement, season planning assignments)
Class Activities / Assignments
200 points
(ASEP sessions/worksheets, assignments, discussion, participation, etc.)
Chapter Exams/Quizzes (20 chapters x 15 points each)
ASEP Certification Online Final Exam
300 points
100 points
Grading will be based on this scale: 90% & above = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
59% & below = F
TEACHING METHODS:
The subject matter will be presented through lecture, class discussion, cooperative group discussions,
video presentations, study guide activities, online research, online testing and laboratory experiences.
Class participation is expected and appreciated.
ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
Students are expected to complete all reading assignments when assigned. Late assignments will
receive a 10% reduction for each class period they are late. If an assignment is not turned in until three
class periods after it is due, it will receive 50% reduction in grade. Only special arrangements made
with the instructor will change this policy.
Make sure your name, class and assignment title appear in the header of all assignments.
It is imperative that each student do his/her own work.
COURSE POLICIES
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in
class.
Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:
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Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking
someone else’s file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or
help on a quiz/exam.
Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation,
giving another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she
does the work himself/herself with your assistance.
Cheating:
“Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.”
1. You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or
help during an exam.
2. You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books
to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are
taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam.
3. You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been
corrected.
Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of
University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)
Plagiarism:
“Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying material
from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone
else’s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a
direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you
paraphrase the wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you
purchase a term paper or submit a paper as your own that you did not write.
PENALTIES FOR INFRACTIONS:
Any infraction will receive a zero (0) credit on the assignment, quiz, or exam.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance in class is the student’s responsibility. Students are expected to attend class unless they are
participating in scheduled school activities or have been excused by the instructor. Students cannot
excessively miss class and effectively complete the course requirements. In case you are late or absent
from class, it is your responsibility to get the course notes, handouts, turn in assignments, and be aware
of any upcoming quiz or exam.
It is the responsibility of the student to make definite arrangements with the instructor for
makeup work BEFORE going on field trips or other college-sponsored events.
CONDUCT:
Mature behavior is expected and required. Please respect others in the class by turning off pagers, cell
phones, music devices and other disruptive devices. You are highly encouraged to participate in the
classroom discussion; points are awarded for class discussions/activities.
EXAMINATION POLICY:
Twenty (20) objective tests will be given during the semester over the required textbook readings and
classroom lectures/activities. Students are expected to take each test on the assigned day unless prior
arrangements are made. Arrangements must be made in advance for tests missed by students
who must be absent due to school activities. The makeup exams may not be the same exams as given
in class. NO MAKEUP exams will be allowed without prior arrangements made.
INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE:
If you are having problems with the course work or assignments, please let me know immediately so
that I can help answer your questions.
TUTOR ASSISTANCE:
Tutors are available in the Learning Skills Center. Contact the Learning Skills Center for more
information.
INCOMPLETE POLICY:
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as
described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the
incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class
was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS:
Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student
academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic
Affairs Office.
COURSE GOALS:
1. The student will be able to recognized and/or describe coaching philosophies to include coaching
objectives and coaching styles presented by the American Sport Education Program.
2. The student will be able to discuss his/her coaching philosophy, create a season plan for a specific
sport of his/her choice.
3. The student will be able to recognize and/or describe how to communicate effectively with athletes
as well as how to use appropriate motivation techniques and principles.
4. The student will be able to recognize and/or describe sport psychology principles, the steps to
teaching sport skills, and sport physiology to include conditioning factors and nutrition.
5. The student will be able to describe or recognize risk management, team management and selfmanagement principles.
ASSESSMENT of COURSE GOALS:
Each semester student learning will be assessed. This semester one goal will be assessed by the
coaching notebook portfolio and/or written exam questions. This assessment is not tied to the grade the
student receives in the class.
Levels of learning:
1. The student is able to recognize and/or discuss essential coaching issues/topics, demonstrate
necessary coaching knowledge and skills, and apply the coaching knowledge or skills when
appropriate.
2. The student is able to recognize and/or discuss essential coaching issues/topics or can demonstrate
necessary coaching knowledge and skills.
3. The student fails to recognize and discuss essential coaching issues/topics, demonstrate necessary
coaching knowledge and skills, and apply the coaching knowledge or skills when appropriate.
Standards:
Seventy percent of the students finishing this Theory of Coaching course at Cloud County Community
College will be able to recognize and discuss essential coaching issues/topics, demonstrate necessary
coaching knowledge and skills, and apply the coaching knowledge or skills when appropriate. (Level 1)
Eighty-five percent of the students finishing this Theory of Coaching course at Cloud County Community
College will be able to recognize and discuss essential coaching issues/topics or can demonstrate necessary
coaching knowledge and skills. (Level 2)
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY:
If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make
an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and Counseling, located in the
Advisement Center.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be
notified:
KNCK
1390 AM
Concordia
KCLY
100.9 FM
Clay Center
KREP
92.1 FM
Belleville
KHCD
89.5 FM
Hutchinson
KVSV
1190 AM
Beloit
KSAL
1150 AM
Salina
WIBW (TV) Chan. 13
Topeka
KWCH (TV) Chan. 12
Wichita
KOLN (TV) Chan. 10
Lincoln, NE
Notification will also be placed on the internet at www.cancellations.com. A text message will also be sent out
on the Emergency Text Messaging System for the students who have signed up for it.
Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to
hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you will be instructed to move to a designated safe area or
to remain in the classroom until the crisis has passed. If you are informed to leave the room, take as many of
your personal belongings as time permits. Cell phones and other electronic devices are only to be used once
you arrive in the safe area outside the building. Students requiring special assistance will be the responsibility
of the instructor or staff person.
Systems of alert for tornado or bomb threat: PA system, phone, or staff interruption of class. In case of fire, the
alarm will sound.
If directed to leave the building, evacuate to the soccer field unless an alternate safe location has been
designated.
COURSE OUTLINE:
I.
Need for Coaching Education
A. Coaching myths.
B. K.S.H.S.A.A. Rule X
II.
American Sport Education Program Concept (ASEP)
A. Level 1 – Coaching Principles
B. Level 2 – Sport First Aid
III.
Principles of Coaching
A. Philosophy
B. Coaching Objectives
C. Coaching Styles
D. Coaching for Character
E. Diverse Athletes
F. Winning in perspective
Principles of Behavior (Sports Psychology)
A. Communication Skills
B. Motivation and performance
1. Basic Needs of Athletes
2. Flow Experience
3. Anxiety
4. Arousal levels
C. Managing Behavior
1. Principle of Reinforcement
2. Positive approaches
3. Negative approaches
Principles of Teaching (Pedagogy)
A. Games Approach Preseason planning
B. Technical Skills
C. Tactical Skills
D. Planning for Teaching
Principles of Physical Training (Physiology)
A. Training Basics
B. Energy Fitness
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
C. Muscle Fitness
D. Fueling your Athletes - Nutrition
1. High Performance
2. Pre-game meal
3. Hydration
E. Drugs and Sport Performance
Principles of Management
A. Seven Categories of Management
1. Policy
2. Information
3. Personnel
4. Instructional
5. Event and Contest
6. Logistics (equipment & facilities)
7. Financial
B. Managing Relationships
1. Interpersonal skills
2. Resolving conflict
3. Special relationships:
a. Fellow coaches
b. Other coaches
c. Administrators
d. Medical personnel
e. Officials
f. Parents
g. Media
C. Managing Risk
1. Legal duties
2. Negligence
3. Risk management