EXW 154 - Theory of Coaching

1. Coaching philosophy, objectives, roles and styles
2. Character and diversity
3. Fundamental communication skills
4. Motivational theories and techniques
5. Games approach
6. Planning for teaching technical and tactical skills
7. Principles of training
8. Performance nutrition, hydration and drug abuse issues
9. Team relations/management, media relations, game management and risk management

1. Develop a coaching philosophy. (1)
2. Identify and discuss the roles of a coach, the major objectives of coaching and factors that influence coaching style. (1)
3. Describe principles for coaching with character, developing character and sportsmanship in athletes, and coaching athletes with diverse backgrounds, characteristics and abilities. (2)
4. List psychological and sociological principles for effective communication and apply to various situations such as listening to athletes, motivating athletes, and managing behavior problems. (3,4)
5. Use the games approach for teaching technical and tactical skills. (5,6)
6. Define basic systems of the body and principles of nutrition for performance. (8)
7. Apply methods for effective team management, for managing interpersonal relationships in coaching, and for protecting athletes from risk and coaches from liability issues. (9)