Common Course Outline
Catalog Description
| Credits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 3 (3 lecture) |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | None |
| Other requirements | None |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course will allow for the exploration of different coaching philosophies, the development of individual personal style while exploring coaching responsibilities, ethical obligations, and how to balance personal time with coaching duties. Coaching requires the ability to appropriately interact with many individuals, ranging from athletes and parents to officials and professional peers; this course will explore appropriate interpersonal communication, as well as game management, proper analysis of statistics, how to recognize ergogenic aid usage by athletes and the application of proper collegiate recruiting processes.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
March, 2026
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Coaching Philosophy
- Time Management
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Managing Relationships & Interpersonal Skills with:
- Assistant Coaches
- Parents
- Athletic Director
- Other Amateur Sport Programs
- Ethics
- Sportsmanship
- Coaching diverse athletes
- Approach to game competition
- Team Relations - motivating athletes, explaining roles & behavior management
- Ergogenic aids, alcohol, tobacco & illicit drugs by athletes
- Statistics
- Recruitment
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Identify coaching philosophies and styles.
- Apply proper motivation and coaching strategies for optimal performance of individual athletes.
- Coach diverse athletes.
- Manage different behavioral personas.
- Utilize the game’s approach to incorporate technical and tactical skills.
- Apply proper nutrition for energy and muscular fitness.
- Implement preventative procedures to avoid risks.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Participation
- Daily Assignments
- Quizzes and Exams
- Group Discussions
- Evaluation of Practical Observations
- Project/Analysis of Coaching Modalities
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
Special Information (if any)
This course is recommended by the Minnesota State High School League for all coaches. The MSHSL is a National Federation of High Schools Association member, and this course is also strongly recommended by the NFHS. Completion of this course will only be a positive for any student who chooses to be involved in coaching at any level. In Minnesota, coaching a varsity level sport requires a bachelor’s degree in education OR the completion of a course such as this. The completion of this course requires the completion of the national certifying ASEP exam. This allows the individual to be recognized nationally for meeting the initial criteria for coaching in any state. The minimum passing criteria is 80%. At completion of this national standard the individual is then included on the ASEP national coaches registry. There is no fee to complete the certification exam.