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PEDH 277 - Theory/Tech Coach: Football


Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): PEDH 245 , PEDH 260 , and PEDH 270 , or permission of the instructor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course focuses specifically on the coaching of football. The course will introduce basic concepts common to all sports. Topics will include a history of interschool athletics in New York State. The objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of athletics, as well as performance skills, technical information, and organization and management practices will also be among the topics covered. The special training and conditioning of the athletes in specific sports, the fitting of equipment, specific safety precautions, and officiating methods will also be examined.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The student will

  1. Gain knowledge of State and Local Regulations and Procedures.
  2. Develop an understanding of the roles of a coach.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding for administrative processes related to the head coaching position (eligibility, ordering equipment, game schedule development, etc.)
  4. Gain knowledge in all facets of the sport including team and individual technical and tactical skill development.
    1. Develop an understanding of the requirements for the development of pre-season, in- season, and post season preparation.
    2. Develop an understanding for the rules of the game.
    3. Develop a template for a practice plan.
    4. Develop a template for a game plan.
    5. Develop an understanding for various offenses and defenses associated with the sport.
    6. Demonstrate the ability to teach/instruct the knowledge of the sport to others through lectures, demonstrations, and practice situations.
  5. Be eligible to obtain a New York State coaching certification.