Exercise and Sport Studies 110 - INTRO TO COACHING

This course will introduce students to the principles of coaching that are applicable to all sports. Content will include the following areas of sport science: Pedagogy, Leadership, Psychology, Biomechanics, Physiology, Growth & Development and areas of Health & Wellness related to the well-being of athletes. This course will be of particular interest to Education students or those intending to pursue a career in teaching as the course will prepare students to obtain the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Coaching Certification which is now or will be mandatory for public high school coaches in many states including Massachusetts. Enrollment limited to 20.