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Interscholastic Officiating
NFHS Core Course
Description
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
Course comes with
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1. Introduction3 Sections
- NFHS Introduction
- Course Objectives
- Course Contents
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2. Objectives9 Sections
- Objectives
- Why Become an Official?
- Commitment
- Rewards and Satisfaction
- The High School Environment
- NFHS Belief
- Ethics and Integrity
- Don't be a "Homer"
- The Role of the Official
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3. The Science of Officiating ...11 Sections
- The Science of Officiating a Contest
- The "Hard Skills"
- The Rules
- A Constant Learning Experience
- NFHS Case Books
- Mechanics
- Importance of Signals
- Your Mechanics
- Mechanics Video
- Nuances
- Fitness and Conditioning
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4. The Art of Officiating a Co...20 Sections
- The Art of Officiating a Contest
- Objectives
- Game Speed Decisions
- Rhythm, Focus and Partners
- Communication Objectives
- Communication
- The Parts of Communication
- Sending Messages
- Communication Breakdowns
- Communication Styles
- Develop a Cooperative Approach
- Verbal Communication with Coaches
- Nonverbal Tips
- Nonverbal Communication
- Communication with Players
- Effective Communication with Partners
- Effective Communication with Others
- Managing Difficult Situations
- Signs of High Emotions
- Resolving Conflict
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5. Balance8 Sections
- Balance
- Objectives
- Obtaining a Schedule
- Professionalism
- Keeping Organized
- Support
- Professional Development
- Gaining Experience
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6. Conclusion2 Sections
- Course Quiz
- Congratulations
This Course Includes
- Approved for 3 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
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.
Level 1
National Certification
Level 2
National Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
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I have more than one child and both need to take NFHS Learning Center courses. Can they use the same account?No, we are unable to put multiple people on the same account and are required to rely on the profile information originally provided to determine who took course(s) in an account. Each individual needs to create an account using a unique email address. This can be done by visiting www.nfhslearn.com and selecting “register” in the upper right-hand corner.
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