I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program / HHP 417 / Course # / HHP 417
Course Title / Fundamentals of Coaching
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) / Fundamentals of Coaching
Summarize the change(s) proposed / This is a new course necessary for changes to our exercise science curriculum to meet the Exercise Science curriculum accreditation requirements from the American College of Sports Medicine.
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name / Signature / Date
Requestor: / Steven Gaskill / 8/07/09
Phone/ email : / 406-243-4268 /
Program Chair/Director: / Scott Richter
Other affected programs: / None
Dean:
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits, repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.)UG 417Fundamentals of Coaching 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereqs., HHP 377 and junior or senior undergraduate status or graduate status. This class will introduce students to a solid foundation in coaching to include: coaching theories, competitive coaching strategies, training methods and techniques. This course will cover the requirements for the bronze level of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP). Course graded credit/no credit or for a letter grade. The class is appropriate for coaches at all levels but will focus on basic skills of coaching for youth through high school.
Justification:How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
Many of our graduates in both exercise science and health enhancement will be active in athletic coaching either as their full employment or as a portion of their employment. We have periodically taught a course titled “coaching clinic” which was a practicum based course. With our reorganization of the exercise science tracks we require a theory based course which will be a required course for students in the applied line. No other course at the University of Montana is available to prepare coaches.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
The addition of a new faculty member has made it possible for us to reorganize our curriculum to better fit the needs of our exercise science students. Additionally, the reorganization of our curriculum will reduce the teaching load in several other classes such that we should be able to reduce sections to accommodate this course each spring.
Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines:
Graduate Project: In addition to the class project, graduate students in this course are expected to do the following:
- Arrange with either a UM coach or a local HS coach to observe a minimum of 10 hours of practice and to attend 2 competitions.
- Write a 5 page (double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12 point arial font) reflection paper including what you observe to be 1) the coach’s philosophy and objectives, 2) the coach’s coaching and communications styles, 3) the coach’s teaching methods for technical and tactical skills, 4) the coach’s training focus for the observed period, and 5) how the coach manages team relations.
- As a final portion of each topic you must write a critical analysis of the coach’s methods and what changes you would recommend.
- These papers are confidential and will not be shared with the coach unless you choose to do so.
Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee. / YES / NO
X
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion / TitleCourse Number Change / From: / Level U, UG, G / From:
To: / To:
Description Change / Repeatability
Change in Credits / From: / Cross Listing (primary program initiates form)
To:
Prerequisites / Is there a fee associated with the course?
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog ( / 2. Full and exact entry (as proposed)
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course number
4. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG. Reference guidelines at:
/grad_council/procedures/gradIncrement.aspx
(syllabus required in section V) / Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided. / X
5. Other programs affected by the change
6. Justification for proposed change
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send digital copy with form.Syllabus Fundamentals of Coaching - Health & Human Performance
Course Number and Title: HHP417 – Fundamentals of Coaching
Faculty:Steven Gaskill, Ph.D.
Days & Class Time:
Location:
Text:Successful Coaching, 3rd Ed, by Rainer Martens, Human Kinetics.
Overview:This class will introduce students to a solid foundation in coaching to include: coaching theories, competitive coaching strategies, training methods and techniques. This course will cover the requirements for the bronze level of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP). Course graded credit/no credit or for a letter grade. The class is appropriate for coaches of at all levels and will focus on basic skills of coaching.
Objectives:Students participating in the class will learn:
1. Principles of coaching
a. Developing your coaching philosophy
b. Determining your coaching objectives
c. Selecting your coaching style
d. Coaching for character
e. Coaching for diverse athletes
2. Principles of Behavior
a. Communicating with your athletes
b. Motivating your athletes
c. Managing your athletes behavior
3. Principles of Teaching
a. Coaching the games approach way
b. Teaching technical skills
c. Teaching tactical skills
d. Planning for teaching
4. Principles of Physical Training
a. Training for energy and fitness
b. Fueling your athletes
c. Battling drugs
5. Principles of Management
a. Managing your team
b. Managing relationships
c. Managing risk
Attendance/Grading:This class is graded either credit/no credit or for a grade. To receive a passing grade, students must receive at least a 70% grade.
Grading: UndergraduateGraduate
Daily Quizzes 20% 10% of final grade
3 exams60% 60%of final grade
Project20% 10% of final grade
Observation/Internship (graduate students) 20% of final grade
Grading Scale:
93-100A
90-92A-
87-89B+
83-86B
80-82B-
77-79C+
73-76C
70-72C-
67-69D+
63-66D
60-62D-
< 60F
Project: Each student will choose a sport. You will write a 5 page (double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12 point Arial font) with the following sections: 1) My coaching philosophy and objectives, 2) My coaching and communications styles, 3) My philosophy on teaching technical and tactical skills for my chosen sport, 4) The focus on my training plan for each period of the training season, and 5) My philosophy on managing team relations. Each topic should be about one page. All references must be documented on additional pages using APA format. Plagiarism is not tolerated and will result in removal from class and possibly from the university. Plagiarism will be discussed in class.
Graduate Project: In addition to the class project, graduate students in this course are expected to do the following:
- Arrange with either a UM coach or a local HS coach to observe a minimum of 10 hours of practice and to attend 2 competitions.
- Write a 5 page (double spaced, 1 inch margins, 12 point arial font) reflection paper including what you observe to be 1) the coach’s philosophy and objectives, 2) the coach’s coaching and communications styles, 3) the coach’s teaching methods for technical and tactical skills, 4) the coach’s training focus for the observed period, and 5) how the coach manages team relations.
- As a final portion of each topic you must write a critical analysis of the coach’s methods and what changes you would recommend.
- These papers are confidential and will not be shared with the coach unless you choose to do so.
Week 1 Developing Your Coaching Philosophy and Objective Chapters 1, 2, 3
Week 2Coaching Style, Coaching for Character, DiversityChapters 3, 4, 5
Week 3Communicating, Motivating, ManagingChapter 6, 7, 8
Week 4Coaching the Games Approach Way, Planning TeachingChapters 9, 12
Week 5Training BasicsChapter 13
Week 6Test 1,Teaching Technical SkillsChapter 10
Week 7Teaching Tactical SkillsChapter 11
Week 8Strength Training Chapter 15
Week 9Endurance Training and Monitoring TrainingChapter 14
Week 10Designing Training PlansHand-out
Week 11Test 2,Evaluating Athletes in Team SportsHand-out
Week 12Managing Your Team and RelationshipsChapters 18-19
Week 14Paper Due, Nutrition, Battling DrugsChapters 16-17
Week 15Ideas that workHand-out
Final Exam
Disclaimers: You are expected to take tests on the scheduled date. If there is a legitimate reason for not taking the test on the scheduled date, you must let me know PRIOR to the exam and arrangements must be made, or the missed test will be a 0. There will be NO cheating (I doubt there would be), but if there is, it results in an F in the class. Papers are due on the due date! You have been given lots of notice!!!!
University required statement:
“All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University.
All Students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
As members of a learning community we all have responsibilities for each other that extend beyond the teaching/learning experience and transcend our roles in that dimension. We are, as human beings, responsible for the protection and well-being of other members of our group, and one dimension of our individual and group responsibility in that area relates to how we prepare for, and respond to, emergencies. Toward that end, the following are important:
- In the event we need to evacuate the building, our primary route will be through the main west doors. If that exit is blocked we will exit down the east hall on the second floor and then down the stairs to the east exit by the parking lot.
- If you hear an alarm or are told to evacuate, always assume the emergency is real. Be sure to take coats, backpacks and valuables since the building may be closed for some time.
- Everyone should report to either the designated outdoor rally point or the indoor rally point (should conditions make it necessary to seek shelter in another building). Our outdoor rally point is in the area to the west of McGill Hall – at least 300 feet from the building exit. Our indoor rally point is in the Adams Center Lobby. We should reconvene as a group at the rally point so we can determine if anyone is missing. I will assign small groups to be responsible for each other and to notify me if they were absent should the need arise.
- Do not use elevators as a means of evacuating, and do not use cell phones until safely away from the building.
- As the instructor of this course, I would ask students who feel they may require assistance in evacuating to privately inform me of that need. Together we will preplan appropriate assistance.
- I would also request that students with a medical condition that could present an emergency privately inform me of that situation. Again, this notification is so we can preplan an appropriate response should an emergency occur.
VI Department Summary(Required if several forms are submitted)In a separate document list course number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, .