Interscholastic Officiating
Interscholastic Officiating
NFHS Core Course
Course Details
Interscholastic Officiating
In the NFHS Interscholastic Officiating course, we will cover the introductory skills and concepts you have used or will need to learn as an official. We’ll cover officiating basics, the Science behind good Officiating, the art of officiating, and how you can combine these skills into a satisfying vocation. We hope the content we provide gives you a solid base knowledge of what to expect and how to improve yourself as an official.
Course Outline
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1.
Introduction
( 3 Sections )
- NFHS Introduction
- Course Introduction
- Course Objectives
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2.
Basics
( 5 Sections )
- Objectives
- Why Become an Official?
- The High School Environment
- The Foundation of Officiating
- Key Points
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3.
Science
( 6 Sections )
- Objectives
- Rules Knowledge
- Mechanics
- Fitness and Conditioning
- Key Points
- Checkpoint
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4.
Art
( 6 Sections )
- Objectives
- Game Speed Decisions
- Communication
- Managing Difficult Situations
- Key Points
- Checkpoint
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5.
Balance
( 6 Sections )
- Objectives
- Getting Started
- Obtaining a Schedule
- Keeping Organized
- Professional Development
- Course Review
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6.
Course Close
( 1 Sections )
- Course Close
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.
First Aid, Health and Safety
