PED 321 - Coaching Practicum

4 Hour(s)
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply the principles and practices of coaching in a junior high, high school, or collegiate environment (Either boys or girls). The student will be allowed to actively participate in practical coaching experiences under the guidance and supervision of a qualified coach. The students will be matched with a team and coach that will help enhance the understanding of the principles of coaching, season planning and the roles of the coach as they relate to: formation and handling of athletic budgets, team policies, organization of team practices, preparations for home and away contests, dealing with individual and group conflicts, enforcing rules of the school and the team, and becoming familiar with conditioning, injury prevention and injury care.

FA, SP, SU
Prerequisite(s): HED 101, PED 320