KINS 404 - Principles of Coaching

3 credits.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the theoretical and practical applications related to coaching. Current issues and topics will include: addressing the principles and problems of the future interscholastic coach, developing a coaching philosophy, and utilizing basic pedagogy, sport psychology, sport medicine, and sport physiology. This course meets the 40 National Standards for Sport Coaches established by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Students successfully completing the course and successfully passing the two in-class national exams (at least 80% on the tests) will receive a Coaching Principles Certification from the American Sport Education Program. This certification permits the student to be listed on the National Coaching Registry. In addition, successfully passing this course and the in-class Virginia High School Exam (at least 80% on the test) fulfills the requirement established by the Virginia High School League to coach in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.