PEDH 260 - Phil/Prin/Organ of Athletics

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Recreation and Sports Management program or permission of the instructor
Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

This course examines the basic philosophy and principles of interscholastic athletics as part of physical education. State, local, and national policies and regulations related to athletics will be discussed. Other topics considered will be legal issues, the function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in New York State, personal standards for the coach as educational leader, public relations, safety procedures, principles of school budgets, record keeping, purchasing, and facility usage.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Develop an understanding of the role of Physical Education in New York Schools and NYSPHSAA.
Develop an understanding of the role of Interscholastic Athletics in Education.
Develop a personal and professional philosophy relative to coaching athletics.
Be introduced to the National Federation of State High School Associations and NewYork State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).
Understand the Commissioners Regulations and The State Education Department role in Athletics.
Understand the impact and compliance with Title IX.
Become familiar with the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Structure and Regulations.
Understand the legal obligations of a coach.
Understand the various responsibilities of a coach.
Understand the administrative responsibilities and duties of a coach.
Understand the various forms of coaching styles.
Be able to identify the various criteria for successful coaching.
Be able to define the role differences between head and assistant coaches.
Develop a sense for the challenges that face both coaches and athletes in modern society.