Program Learning Outcomes: Sports Coaching

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following outcomes:

• Develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy.
• Identify physical conditions that predispose athletes to injuries.
• Teach and encourage proper nutrition for optimal physical and mental performance and overall good health.
• Provide athletes with responsibility and leadership opportunities as they mature.
• Teach and incorporate mental skills to enhance performance and reduce sports anxiety.
• Use scouting methods for planning practices, game preparation, and game analysis.
• Be involved in public relation activities for the sport program.
• Utilize an objective and effective process for evaluation of self and staff.