112 Outdoor Leadership 4 credits This course is designed to develop necessary outdoor leadership skills necessary for either commercial organizations or private trips. Class time is divided between theory and labs. Includes philosophy and psychology of coaching. Methods and techniques relevant to the sport as well as management of equipment, facilities, practice sessions, and the game. Each unit is 14 class hours in length.
Some sports have a double unit.
Coaching certification requires at least one of these courses. Geared toward coaching the high school athlete. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a diploma from the American Sport Education Program. Lectures plus laboratory sections. Students observe and assist elementary physical education teachers in actual classes.