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Sport Coaching Leadership

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SCL 501 Coaching Theory and Principles 3.0 Credits

This course will include understanding the various roles of the coach and introduce students to the field of coaching. An emphasis is placed on creating an athletic environment to enhance the social-emotional growth of athletes.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

SCL 502 Ethical Considerations in Coaching 3.0 Credits

This course will include the various ethical situations coaches encounter within their organizations and with other coaches and athletes. Students will gain an understanding of the ethical considerations in sport and develop strategies to become ethical coaches and develop athletes who understand the importance of ethics in sport.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

SCL 503 Learning Strategies in Coaching 3.0 Credits

This course focuses on coaching pedagogies and the ways in which humans learn movement skills through instructional practices. Skill acquisition is critical to sport success and coaches must understand the complexities of motor skill development and how athletes learn in varying situational contexts. This course provides a foundation in various pedagogical theories for coaches.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

SCL 504 Coaching Psychology 3.0 Credits

This course includes a comprehensive look at mental skills training in athletic populations and the ways in which coaches can use this type of training to improve athletic satisfaction and performance outcomes. The major areas of focus include each of the psychological skills athletes can use to increase satisfaction and improve performance and how coaches can create a mental skills training program for their athletes to best utilize these skills.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

SCL 615 Athletic Recruiting 3.0 Credits

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary tools to become effective recruiters of athletic talent. Students will learn how to identify and recruit talent that will have a high impact within their athletic programs and be compliant with NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA rules when recruiting.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

SCL 619 Global Coaching Seminar 6.0 Credits

This course is designed to expose coaches to a variety of international coaching methods and concepts via a study abroad experience for 7-10 days. This seminar is offered each summer and locations vary by year. Each student in the Sport Coaching Leadership program will attend this study abroad experience. An emphasis is placed on athlete interaction and engagement, practice planning, recruiting, and sport for development.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

SCL 695 Coaching Practicum I 0.5 Credits

This is the first practicum in a series of three coaching practicums. This practicum experience will focus on using basic coaching theory and principles under the guidance of the current coaching or administrative staff.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

SCL 696 Coaching Practicum II 0.5 Credits

This is the second practicum in a series of three coaching practicums. This practicum experience will focus on gaining experience in the administrative aspects of coaching under the guidance of the current coaching or administrative staff.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

SCL 697 Coaching Practicum III 2.0 Credits

This is the final practicum in a series of three coaching practicums. This practicum experience will focus on designing and completing a coaching project for a particular team under the guidance of the current coaching or administrative staff.

College/Department: School of Education
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: SCL 696 [Min Grade: C]

SCL I599 Independent Study in Sport Coaching Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits

Self-directed course within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.