A colloquium on current research in coaching. Graduate students, ESS faculty and the coaching staff of the Athletic Department will meet to discuss and share work in progress as well as analyze coaching experiences and problems. May be repeated for credit. This course meets for the first six weeks of the semester.

Independent coaching and the study of advanced coaching tactics and strategy in a specific sport. Prerequisite: 505d. This is a full-year course.

Assisting in the coaching of an intercollegiate team. Weekly conferences on team management, coach responsibilities, and coaching aids.

Legal concepts in the context of sport. Selected legal issues as they relate to coaching including topics such as negligence, contract law, statutory and constitutional law, and defamation and risk analysis/management will be examined. Appropriate case studies and related contemporary sources will provide the platform for discussion.

This course will introduce selected topics in ethics and philosophy of sport as they relate to coaching and the broader conception of sport in a democratic and capitalist culture. Drawing on case studies and contemporary sources, the course will examine beliefs about the value of competitive sport, its relationship to higher education and its implication for coaches.

Injuries due to involvement in sport result in untold expense, discomfort, and possible lifelong problems. The etiology and prevention of injury are discussed. Also covered are overtraining, childhood sport and specialization, and how to maintain healthly athletes. The most common sport injuries are analyzed. Lecture and discussion are supported by applied laboratory exercises. Enrollment limited to 20.

An examination of current sport psychology models and theories through a critical examination and analysis of popular sport film. Topics include motivation, team cohesion, leadership, peak performance, anxiety, attention, confidence and psychological skills training. Cultural differences and disability are also addressed. Student performance is evaluated primarily through scholarly writing, oral presentations, and a collaborative writing project. PSY 111 is recommended but is not a prerequisite.

An experiential course designed to introduce students to applied exercise physiology and kinesiology. Such subjects as energy expenditure, energy systems, aerobic power, effort perception, applied anatomy, and training principles are studied using a system of lecture and laboratory sessions. Enrollment limited to 20.

The ultimate goal is to teach emergency medical care that will enable the student to a) recognize symptoms of illness and/or injuries; b) implement proper procedures; c) administer appropriate care; d) achieve and maintain proficiency in all skills; e) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; f) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.