Sports and Recreational Leadership

This class will prepare students to define their philosophy, identify objectives, and determine their coaching and leadership style. Additionally, the students will learn to become skilled communicators and motivators by applying psychological principles and learning positive management techniques. The class will detail how to manage relationships with athletes, other coaches, administrators, medical personnel, parents and media. Also addressed, are legal responsibilities and strategies for reducing risk. Upon completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to receive a coaching certification from the American Sport Education Program and to be listed in the National Coaches Registry.