Meeting Pattern

Students will select and listen to podcasts from the site titled Changing the Game Project with three one hour discussions via Zoom at the beginning of the course, mid-term of the semester, and at the end of the semester in which attendance is required.

• Sept 21                        Preview discussion 7:00 p.m. Central
• Sept 21-26                    Podcast #1 and reflection
• Sept 28-Oct 2             Podcast #2 and reflection
• Oct 5-9                         Podcast #3 and reflection
• Oct 12-16                      Podcast #4 and reflection
• Oct 19-23                   Mid-term discussion 7:00 p.m. Central
• Oct 26 -30                   Podcast #5 and reflection
• Nov 2-6                        Podcast #6 and reflection
• Nov 9-13                       Podcast #7 and reflection
• Nov 16 - 20                  Podcast #8 and reflection
• Nov 23                       Final discussion 7:00 p.m. Central

• Nov 30                         Essay due

As stated above, this is a self-paced course, and you can work ahead at your own pace. I listed the dates above as a guide for you to follow so you can complete your work in a timely fashion. So as not to fall behind, I expect you to complete the assignments listed on a weekly basis.

Description

This course is intended to increase your awareness and understanding of important issues regarding sport coaching.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

You will:

• identify and discuss the challenges of coaching in contemporary society.
• identify and study a specific topic in coaching and athlete development.
• write a paper based on their focus area in coaching and athlete development.

Materials:

Required Materials

You are required to listen to 8 podcasts of your choice from Changing the Game Project https://changingthegameproject.com/podcast/ under resources. To date, there are over 470 podcasts that can be accessed from the website. Each podcast is approximately one hour in length. 

Podcast Response: After you finish listening to a podcast, you will prepare a review of important points and submit them to me via email. Each podcast review will be worth 10 points.