Fundamentals of Coaching
Fundamentals of Coaching
NFHS Core Course
Course Details
Fundamentals of Coaching
This NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course provides a unique student-centered curriculum for interscholastic teacher/coaches, assisting them in creating a healthy and age-appropriate athletic experience that supports the educational mission of our nation's schools. Please check with your state association to see if this course complies with your state requirements. Upon purchase, an individual will have access to the course for one year.
Course Outline
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1.
Educational Athletics and t...
( 7 Sections )
- Course Welcome
- Unit 1 Objectives
- History, Mission and Purpose of Interscholastic Athletics
- The Role of Teacher/Coach
- Coaching Philosophy
- The Place of Winning in Interscholastic Athletics
- Expected Outcomes of Interscholastic Athletics
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2.
The Teacher/Coach as Manager
( 6 Sections )
- Unit 2 Objectives
- Organization
- Administration
- Health and Well-being
- Management of Stakeholders
- Legal/Liability Concerns
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3.
The Teacher/Coach and Inter...
( 5 Sections )
- Unit 3 Objectives
- An Optimal Coaching Environment
- Communication
- Feedback
- Mental Skills
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4.
The Teacher/Coach and Physi...
( 10 Sections )
- Unit 4 Objectives
- Teaching and Learning
- Rest and Recovery
- Training Schedule
- The Individual Practice Session
- Growth and Development
- Nutrition
- Hydration
- Performance Enhancing Substances
- Injury Prevention
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5.
The Coach as Teacher
( 5 Sections )
- Unit 5 Objectives
- Teaching and Learning
- Technical Skill Development
- Tactical Awareness
- Practice Planning
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6.
Course Conclusion
( 1 Sections )
- Conclusion
National Certification
The NFHS Coach Certification Program is a national professional credential offered to individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level.
NFHS Core Courses
Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid, Health and Safety for Coaches provide coaches with content from all eight domains contained in the National Standards for Sport Coaches (NASPE 2006). These two courses form the foundation from which all elective courses and sport-specific courses are developed. Core courses should be completed first to give the coach a better understanding of elective and sport-specific courses.
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