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Oct 23, 2026
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HPER 2240 - Coaching and Officiating Theory
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course covers the following topics: communication styles, coaching philosophies, officiating styles, behavior management in sport, teaching progression, game management for coaches and officials, psychology of coaching, conflict management, and the fundamentals of physical training.
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Develop a coaching philosophy with age-appropriate objectives.
- Acquire knowledge of various coaching and officiating styles.
- Identify motivational techniques and team building.
- Apply techniques to appropriately manage athletes’ behavior.
- Develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills for coaches and officials.
- Develop out-of-season, practice and game strategies.
- Acquire knowledge of physiological principles for athletes and officials.
- Identify organization and resources that will provide reliable information to the coaching and officiating field.
- Develop conflict management techniques.
- Recognize professional and legal responsibilities as a coach and official.
- Acquire knowledge of the wide-ranging diversities in physical and intellectual capabilities in various athletes.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Foundations of coaching
- Foundations of officiating
- Communication skills and techniques for coaches and officials
- Age-appropriate coaching and officiating
- Principles of physical training
- Behavior management/character building
- Organizational skills
- Legal responsibilities
- Coaching diverse athletes
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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