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Coaching Endorsement - 16 Hours

Required Courses (13 hours)

SPTM 226 - Principles and Problems of Coaching Credits: 3

Examines the basic philosophies and concepts of coaching. Attention is focused on the background information of coaching in general rather than on specific sports. Topics of study include the background of athletics, program organization, conditioning, motivation, and public relations as they relate to the coaching position. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, F.

EXSC 381 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3

The basic fundamentals used by the athletic trainer. Major emphasis on recognition, initial care, and prevention of athletic injuries. Prerequisite(s): Suggested BIOL 121 and BIOL 122. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp.

EXSC 383 - Kinesiology Credits: 3

The study of mechanics of human body movements primarily as it relates to the interrelationships of bones, joints, and muscles. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, Su, F.

EXSC 397 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity and exercise training, as well as the effects of various factors and conditions on physical performance. Physiological principles are introduced pertaining to appropriate training programs for maximizing physical performance and lifetime physical fitness and wellness. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 121 and BIOL 122. Term(s) Offered (F=Fall, Sp=Spring, Su=Summer): Sp, F, Su.
Select two courses (4-5 hours)

KIN 342 - Water Safety Instructor Credits: 2

Students will receive preparation for certification as an American Red Cross water safety instructor. Prerequisite(s): 16 years old, possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) Certificate, completed a precourse session.

KIN 432 - Coaching Baseball Credits: 2

The components of coaching each sport will be analyzed from the perspective of the coach. Topics will include conditioning, fundamentals, team strategy, tournaments, meets and matches, and rules and their application to game play.

KIN 434 - Coaching Volleyball Credits: 2

The components of coaching each sport will be analyzed from the perspective of the coach. Topics will include conditioning, fundamentals, team strategy, tournaments, meets and matches, and rules and their application to game play.

KIN 437 - Coaching Basketball Credits: 2

The components of coaching each sport will be analyzed from the perspective of the coach. Topics will include conditioning, fundamentals, team strategy, tournaments, meets and matches, and rules and their application to game play.

KIN 438 - Coaching Soccer Credits: 2

The components of coaching each sport will be analyzed from the perspective of the coach. Topics will include conditioning, fundamentals, team strategy, tournaments, meets and matches, and rules and their application to game play.


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