Massasoit Community College
Department of Health and Human Services
Course Syllabus
| Course: Principles of Coaching | Semester: Fall 2005 |
| Course Number: PHED 203 | Instructor: Thomas F. Frizzell, Sr. |
| Prerequisites: None | Office: B 110 |
| E-Mail: tfrizzell@massasoit.mass.edu | Office Hours: M-W-F 8:00-9:00 T/TH 9:00-9:40 |
Course Description: This
course will concentrate on the principles and techniques of coaching children
and young adults in competitive athletics.This course will focus on the areas
of philosophy and psychology
of coaching, as well as coaching,organizational and evaluative techniques.
Text: Selected readings provided by the Instructor.
Course Objectives:
This course seeks to develop within the student an introductory level
of knowledge,skill, and appreciation for those concepts identified in the course
description.
To motivate and encourage good class attendance. This will enable the student
to acquire a sense of
discipline that is necessary for successful academic endeavor.
To provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of sports and the role that
it plays in our society.
To discuss and study the concept of coaching and how it is integrated philosophically
and psychologically.
To integrate and develop the student’s writing skills through the use of
case study analysis.
Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion,
and case analysis.
Attendance Policy:
A student will be allowed three unexcused absences.The instructor
reserves the right
to consider absences beyond three in determining the student’s final
grade.
Grading Policy: Three
in-class tests are scheduled. No makeup tests will be given. If a student misses
a
regularly scheduled test, the student must take the final exam as a the makeup.
Students who take all in-class
tests will not be required to take the final exam,unless they feel it will improve
their final grade. Case studies
and two oral presentations will be assigned. Failure to submit these assignments
or present an oral presentation
will result in a grade of zero.
3 Tests = 30% |
3 Case Studies =50% |
1 Oral Presentation = 20% |
Weekly Outline and Assignment Schedule
Massasoit
Community College |
Prof. Thomas
F. Frizzell, Sr. |
Principles of Coaching |
Fall-2004 |
| Date | Topic | Test-Case-Presentation-Holiday |
| September 6 | The Role of Coaching - Value of Athletics & Types of Coaches | |
| September 13 | The Philosophy of Coaching - Coaching Styles | |
| September 20 | The Psychology of Coaching - Players/Coaches/Game Situations | Case #1 Thurs. Sept. 22 |
| September 27 | Motivation and Athletics - Techniques & Attitude/Self-Esteem | |
| October 4 | The Psychology of Scouting - Players/Coaches/Game Situations | Test #1 Thurs. Oct. 6 |
| October 11 | The Game Plan - Prior to a Contest | Presentation #1 Week of October 12 |
| October 18 | The Game Plan - Pre Game/During the Contest/Post Game | |
| October 25 | Levels of Coaching - Youth Sports/High School | Case #2 Thurs. Oct. 27 |
| November 1 | Levels of Coaching - College | Test #2 Thurs. Nov.3 |
| November 8 | Recruiting - Coaches Responsibility/Recruiting Procedure | |
| November 15 | The Assistant Coach - Role/Qualities | |
| November 22 | The Team - Image/Cohesion/Handling Problems |
No Class on November 25 Thanksgiving Recess |
| November 29 | Open | Case #3 Tues. Nov. 29 |
| December 6 | Coaching into the New Millennium - Societal View/Perception of the Coach/Economy |
Test #3 Thurs. Dec. 8 |
| December 13 | Coaching into the Millennium - Fans/Alumni/Boosters Influence of the Professional Athlete |
Presentation #1 week of December 13 |
This outline is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.