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Coaching Principles 4th Edition Online Course/Test only

ISBN 9781492593430

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The course does not include the Successful Coaching, Fourth Edition, text, which is the required text for the Coaching Principles course. It is assumed that purchasers of this course already have a copy of the Successful Coaching, Fourth Edition, text (print or ebook). The course includes one-year access to the online course and its accompanying Coaching Successfully Manual and Coaching Aids (PDF downloads), the 100-question test and automatic test scoring, certificate of course completion printable from the website, and entry in the National Coaches Registry. You will have immediate access to the course upon purchase, and nothing will be shipped to you.

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The “course/test only” option is reserved for students who have already secured/purchased a copy of the Successful Coaching, Fourth Edition, text (either print or ebook) and only need access to the online course and test.

Unit 1. Developing Your Coaching Philosophy

Introduction
Making the Tough Call With Good Decisions
Goals for Successful Coaching: The Developmental Dozen
Self-Awareness
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 2. Determining Your Coaching Objectives

Introduction
Coaching Objectives Assessment
Athletes First, Winning Second
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 3. Selecting Your Coaching Style

Introduction
The Three Styles
Refining Your Coaching Philosophy
Leadership and Vision
Team Culture and Other Factors
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 4. Coaching for Character

Introduction
Principles of Character
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 5. Coaching Diverse Athletes

Introduction
Coaching Scenarios
True Stories
Are You Crossing the Line With an Athlete?
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 6. Communicating With Your Athletes

Introduction
The Six Steps of Communication
Effective Communication
Improving Communication Skills
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 7. Motivating Your Athletes

Introduction
Having Fun
Optimal Activation
Positive Energy
Enhancing Athletes' Motivation
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 8. Managing Your Athletes' Behavior

Introduction
Positive Discipline
Steps to Prevent the Need for Discipline
Corrective Discipline
Team Rules
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 9. The Games Approach

Introduction
Which Approach?
Court Games
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 10. Teaching Technical Skills

Introduction
The Four Steps—Soccer Skills
The Four Steps—Wrestling Skills
Your Teaching Plan
Better Practice Principles
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 11. Teaching Tactical Skills

Introduction
Tactical Skill Instruction
Tactical Knowledge
Decision Training
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 12. Planning for Teaching

Introduction
Step 1: Identify the Skills Your Athletes Need
Step 2: Know Your Athletes
Step 3: Analyze Your Situation
Step 4: Establish Priorities
Step 5: Select the Methods for Teaching
Step 6: Plan Practices
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 13. Training Basics

Introduction
Components of Physical Fitness
Your Role in Physical Training
Training Principles
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 14. Training for Energy Fitness

Introduction
Physiology of Energy Systems
Evaluation
Designing a Training Program
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 15. Training for Muscular Fitness

Introduction
Muscle Anatomy
How Muscles Work
Evaluation
Designing a Training Program
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 16. Fueling Your Athletes

Introduction
Know Your Nutrients
Eating for Health and Performance
Hydration
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 17. Battling Drugs

Introduction
Drugs 101
Your Role in Prevention
When Athletes Have a Drug Problem
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 18. Managing Your Team

Introduction
The Seven Managers You Need to Be
Time Well Spent
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 19. Managing Relationships

Introduction
Interpersonal Skills
Resolving Conflict
Special Relationships
Working With Parents
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz

Unit 20. Managing Risk

Introduction
The Process
Coaches' Legal Duties
Coaching Roundtable
Summary
Quiz
Course Test

Established in 1981 and rooted in an athlete-centered philosophy that places the developmental needs of athletes ahead of winning at all costs, Human Kinetics Coach Education courses and resources are customized and widely used by youth sport organizations, state high school associations, school districts, state departments of education, colleges and universities, and national governing bodies of Olympic sports to teach, train, and certify coaches.