HPE 174 - Coaching and Officiating Sports
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course is an overview of coaching using a technical, psychological and philosophical approach. Latest developments in coaching methods and a history of men’s and women’s sports are presented. Officiating men’s and women’s team and individual sports are covered. The structure of officials’ organizations and game rules are taught. Clinic sessions and participating in officiating are also part of the course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Analyze the role of coaches and sport officials in our society.
- Identify game strategy techniques.
- Appraise scouting methods.
- Integrate conditioning methods for coaching.
- Depict offensive and defensive styles.
- Distinguish coaching philosophies.
- Illustrate organizational techniques.
- List the responsibilities of officials.
- Outline the techniques used in officiating specific sports.
Listed Topics
- Individual skills and team concepts
- Practice sessions and reports
- Various aspects of sports
- Officiating in-class
- Special population groups (i.e. wheelchair sports)
- Drug, alcohol and steroid use in athletics
- Parental involvement in sports
Reference Materials
Game tape analysis, guest speakers, PIAA Certification materials.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 04/13/2007
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