Physical Educ (Acad Cred) 275 - Intro. to Sport Pedagogy

This course is designed to introduce students to sport pedagogy with a focus on coaching youth sports. Topics include coaching philosophy, motor learning, sport physiology, sport biomechanics, sport psychology, and risk management/liability. We will consider the benefits of playing sports, the development of age appropriate instruction and training programs, goal setting, effective feedback, and the importance of coaches as role models for children.