PE 225 - Introduction to Coaching Sports

Credit Hours: 3

A course designed to educate individuals interested in becoming a certified coach in various sports. This will be accomplished by fostering an understanding of the sport rules and strategy while learning how to develop practice plans. Career opportunities in high school or college athletics, as well as knowledge in eligibility will also be covered.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

describe how to become a certified coach in New York State;
identify career and professional development possibilities;
develop a daily, weekly and seasonal practice plan for a sport season; and
demonstrate knowledge in the area of eligibility in high school/college athletics.

F/S (C, N, S)