Athletic Coaching Endorsement Plan

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Athletic Coaching Endorsement Plan 2009 2014 William F. Malone, Acting Superintendent Constance Tuman Rugg, Assistant Superintendent Yetta Greene, Athletic Administrator Updated February 25, 2011

ATHLETIC COACHING ENDORSEMENT PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Program Title.. 3 II. Program Rationale and Purpose.....3 III. Program Objectives.5 IV. Program Content and Curriculum....6 V. Instructional Design and Delivery.8 VI. Completion Requirements 20 VII. Program Evaluation...21 VIII. Management..22 IX. School Board Approval...25 X. Appendices....26 2

I. Program Title School District of Palm Beach County Add On Program: Athletic Coaching Endorsement Plan II. Program Rationale and Purpose A. The Athletic Coaching Endorsement is primarily used to certify individuals that do not currently hold a teaching certificate and for teachers who are interested in obtaining the five (5) year coaching certificate. Participants must have at least three semester hours in each of the following areas: Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Coaching Theory, and Theory & Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport. In addition, they must hold current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an agency approved by the Florida Department of Health. Teachers who are certified in Physical Education will have met these requirements in the course of earning their degree. Those participants who are not Physical Education certified must successfully complete specific coursework and apply for the endorsement. In order to receive the endorsement, participants will be required to verify by transcript or by district inservice records that they have met all of the requirements. The following program is designed to provide specific training to those participants who are not certified in Physical Education and other non certified personnel who wish to coach an athletic sport at the high school or middle school level. This training is intended to increase their knowledge of managing, teaching, coaching, and supervising students in athletic activities. (See Appendix 1) B. Rationale Florida Statute 1012.55 Positions for which certificates required (2)(a) Each person who is employed and renders service as an athletic coach in any public school in any district of this state shall hold a valid temporary or professional certificate or an athletic coaching certificate. The athletic coaching certificate may be used for either part time or full time positions. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to any athletic coach who voluntarily renders service and who is not employed by any public school district of this state. (b) Completion of a sports safety course shall count for 6 hours of required school district inservice instruction for athletic coaching certification if the course is approved by the Florida High School athletic Association Board of Directors and meets the following requirements: 1. The course consists of at least eight modules. 2. The course immediately provides an individual with a merit certificate at the time of successful completion. 3. The course is delivered through hands on and online teaching methods. 4. The course is a hands on course taught by either a nationally certified/state licensed athletic trainer who holds a current certificate from the Board of Certification or a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. 3

5. Hands on course material is less than 120 pages. 6. The course covers sports safety specifically, excluding coaching principles and procedures for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 7. The course is authored or approved by at least 10 health care professionals, including doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathy, registered nurses, physical therapists, and nationally certified athletic trainers. 8. The course is revised and reviewed for updates at least once every 30 months. 9. The course is available to the general public for a retail price under $50. 10. Each course examination is automated and taken online with a score of 80 percent or better for successful completion. Administrative Rule 6A 4.0282 1. Certification in another subject, and 2. Nine (9) semester hours in athletic coaching to include the areas specified below: (a) Three (3) semester hours in care and prevention of athletic injuries and the effects and dangers of drug use including performance enhancing drugs, (b) Three (3) semester hours in coaching theory, (c) A course in theory and practice of coaching a specific sport, and 3. A valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation course completion card or certificate issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or an equivalent cardiopulmonary resuscitation course completion card or certificate issued by an entity approved by the Florida Department of Health pursuant to Rule 64E 2.038, F.A.C. Specific Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1012.54, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. History New 12 4 89, Amended 10 26 05, 1 16 08 Florida Statute 943.0438 Athletic coaches for independent sanctioning authorities (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) Athletic coach means a person who: 1. Is authorized by an independent sanctioning authority to work for 20 or more hours within a calendar year, whether for compensation or as a volunteer, for a youth athletic team based in this state; and 2. Has direct contact with one or more minors on the youth athletic team. (b) Independent sanctioning authority means a private, nongovernmental entity that organizes, operates, or coordinates a youth athletic team in this state if the team includes one or more minors and is not affiliated with a private school as defined in s. 1002.01. (2) An independent sanctioning authority shall: (a)1. Conduct a background screening of each current and prospective athletic coach. No person shall be authorized by the independent sanctioning authority to act as an athletic coach after July 1, 2010, unless a background screening has been conducted and did not result in disqualification under paragraph (b). 4

Background screenings shall be conducted annually for each athletic coach. For purposes of this section, a background screening shall be conducted with a search of the athletic coach s name or other identifying information against state and federal registries of sexual predators and sexual offenders, which are available to the public on Internet sites provided by: a. The Department of Law Enforcement under s. 943.043; and b. The Attorney General of the United States under 42 U.S.C. s. 16920. 2. For purposes of this section, a background screening conducted by a commercial consumer reporting agency in compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act using the identifying information referenced in subparagraph 1. and that includes searching that information against the sexual predator and sexual offender Internet sites listed in sub subparagraphs 1.a. and b. shall be deemed in compliance with the requirements of this section. (b) Disqualify any person from acting as an athletic coach if he or she is identified on a registry described in paragraph (a). (c) Provide, within 7 business days following the background screening under paragraph (a), written notice to a person disqualified under this section advising the person of the results and of his or her disqualification. (d) Maintain documentation of: 1. The results for each person screened under paragraph (a); and 2. The written notice of disqualification provided to each person under paragraph (c). (3) In a civil action for the death of, or injury or damage to, a third person caused by the intentional tort of an athletic coach that relates to alleged sexual misconduct by the athletic coach, there is a rebuttable presumption that the independent sanctioning authority was not negligent in authorizing the athletic coach if the authority complied with the background screening and disqualification requirements of subsection (2) prior to such authorization. (4) The Legislature encourages independent sanctioning authorities for youth athletic teams to participate in the Volunteer and Employee Criminal History System, as authorized by the National Child Protection Act of 1993 and s. 943.0542. III. Program Objectives The objectives of this program are as follows: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries: This training is designed to develop and/or enhance the knowledge and skills necessary to improve effectiveness in the care and prevention of athletic injury, injury detection, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation. Coaching Theory: This training is designed to enable the participant to acquire additional knowledge about legal aspects, human growth and development, sports management, sports instruction, methods and skill application that will improve coaching effectiveness. 5

Theory and Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport: This training is designed to enable the participant to acquire additional knowledge about basic content and recent advances in coaching a selected interscholastic sport. This component will also include skill acquisition, coaching/teaching methods, trends, hands on laboratory experiences, and appropriate safety precautions and procedures. IV. Program Content and Curriculum Teachers who wish to add the coaching endorsement to the Florida Educator s Certificate must earn a total of 180 inservice points (equivalent to nine semester hours of college credit) by successfully completing the prescribed set of inservice components included in this program: 1. Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (60 inservice points) 2. Coaching Theory (60 inservice points) 3. Theory & Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport (60 inservice points) In addition, program completers will obtain a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another entity approved by the Florida Department of Health pursuant to their criteria. A. Competencies The add on endorsement will address the following competencies. These competencies were compared and determined to be consistent with the domains of the National Standards for Athletic Coaches. NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ATHLETIC COACHES http://academics.uww.edu/hperc/coaching_minor/naspe_coaching_standards.htm Domain: Injuries: Prevention, Care and Management Standard 1: Prevent injuries by recognizing and insisting on safe playing conditions. Standard 2: Ensure that protective equipment is in good condition, fits properly and is worn as prescribed by the manufacturer; ensure that equipment and facilities meet required standards [American Society for Testing Materials, (ASTM) and U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (USCPSC)]. Standard 3: Recognize that proper conditioning and good health are vital to the prevention of athletic injuries. Standard 4: Prevent exposure to the risk of injuries by considering the effects of environmental conditions on the circulatory and respiratory systems when planning and scheduling practices and contests and implementing programs for physical conditioning. Standard 5: Be able to plan, coordinate and implement procedures for appropriate emergency care. Standard 6: Demonstrate skill in the prevention, recognition and evaluation on injuries and the ability to assist athletes with the recovery/rehabilitation from injuries that are generally associated with participation in athletics in accordance with guidelines provided by qualified medical personnel. 6

Standard 7: Facilitate a unified medical program of prevention, care and management of injuries by coordinating the roles and actions of the coach and a National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certified athletic trainer with those of the physician. Standard 8: Provide coaching assistants, athletes and parents guardians with education about injury prevention, injury reporting and sources of medical care. Domain: Risk Management Standard 9: Understand the scope of legal responsibilities that comes with assuming a coaching position, i.e. proper supervision, planning and instruction, matching participants, safety, first aid and risk management. Standard 10: Properly inform coaching assistants, athletes, and parents guardians of the inherent risks associated with sport so that decisions about participation can be made with informed consent. Standard 11: Know and convey the need and availability of appropriate medical insurance. Standard 12: Participate in continuing education regarding rules changes, improvements in equipment, philosophical changes, improved techniques and other information in order to enhance the safety and success of the athlete. Domain: Growth, Development, and Learning Standard 13: Recognize the developmental physical changes that occur as athletes move from youth through adulthood and know how these changes influence the sequential learning and performance of motor skills in a specific sport. Standard 14: Understand the social and emotional development of the athletes being coached, know how to recognize problems related to this development and know where to refer them for appropriate assistance when necessary. Standard 15: Analyze human performance in terms of developmental information and individual body structure. Standard 16: Provide instruction to develop sport specific motor skills and refer the athletes to appropriate counsel as needed. Standards 17: Provide learning experiences appropriate to the growth and development of the age group coached. Domain: Training, Conditioning, and Nutrition Standard 18: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of physiological systems and their responses to training and conditioning. Standard 19: Design programs of training and conditioning that properly incorporate the mechanics of movement and sound physiological principles taking into account each individual's ability and medical history, avoiding contra indicated exercises and activities and guarding against the possibility of over training; be able to modify programs as needed. Standard 20: Demonstrate knowledge of proper nutrition and educate athletes about the effects of nutrition upon health and physical performance. Standard 21: Demonstrate knowledge of the use and abuse of drugs and promote sound chemical health. Domain: Social/Psychological Aspects of Coaching Standard 22: Subscribe to a philosophy that acknowledges the role of athletics in developing the complete person. Standard 23: Identify and interpret to co coaches, athletes, concerned others and the general public the values that are to be developed from participation in sports programs. 7

Standard 24: Identify and apply ethical conduct in sport by maintaining emotional control and demonstrating respect for athletes, officials and other coaches. Standard 25: Demonstrate effective motivational skills and provide positive, appropriate feedback. Standard 26: Conduct practices and competitions to enhance the physical, social and emotional growth of athletes. Standard 27: Be sufficiently familiar with the basic principles of goal setting to motivate athletes toward immediate and long range goals. Standard 28: Treat each athlete as an individual while recognizing the dynamic relationship of personality and socio cultural variables such as gender, race and socio economic differences. Standard 29: Identify desirable behaviors (self discipline, support of teammates, following directions, etc.) and structure experiences to develop such behaviors in each athlete. Domain: Skills, Tactics and Strategies Standard 30: Identify and apply specific competitive tactics and strategies appropriate for the age and skill levels involved. Standard 31: Organize and implement materials for scouting, planning practices and analysis of games. Standard 32: Understand and enforce the rules and regulations of appropriate bodies that govern sport and education. Standard 33: Organize, conduct and evaluate practice sessions with regard to established program goals that are appropriate for different stages of the season. Domain: Teaching and Administration Standard 34: Know the key elements of sport principles and technical skills as well as the various teaching methods that can be used to introduce and refine them. Standard 35: Demonstrate objective and effective procedures for the evaluation and selection of personnel involved in the athletic program and for periodic program reviews. Domain: Professional Preparation and Development Standard 36: Demonstrate organizational and administrative efficiency in implementing sports programs, e.g. event management, budgetary procedures, facility maintenance, participation in public relations activities. Standard 37: Acquire sufficient practical field experience and supervision in the essential coaching areas to ensure an adequate level of coaching competence for the level of athlete coached. This would include a variety of knowledge, skills and experiences. V. Instructional Design and Delivery The Athletic Coaching Endorsement Program will be provided through an inservice program of three online and/or independent study training components worth 60 inservice points each. The online portion of the curriculum is provided through The American Sport Education Program (AESP). After registering for the curriculum through ASEP, prospective coaches receive all the materials by mail, complete the courses and take an online test. The School District of Palm County has access to and reviews the progress of each participant. The online curriculum consists of an online study guide (which directs participants through a series of interactive learning experiences to help with understanding and use of the course content) as well as a variety of supplemental student resource materials including PDF downloads, printed texts, 8

and CD ROMs. As participants progress through the course, they will be prompted to read sections of the text or view clips from the course CD ROM before completing course units. They will receive instant feedback on the answers they provide throughout the course. The online curriculum is designed to place the student in simulated game and practice situations and to give a meaningful opportunity to interact with the subject matter in a way that facilitates learning. (See Appendix 2) Equivalent independent study courses are available, in the areas of Coaching Theory and Theory & Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport, through the School District of Palm Beach County. These courses are equivalent in rigor and relevance to the online courses. These independent study courses are facilitated and monitored by the School Athletic Director as well as the District Athletic Administrator. The independent study courses use the manuals and polices from National Federation of High School Sports and the Florida High School Athletic Association. Course Descriptions Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries This course must be completed online and does not have an independent study option available through the District. Using the text, Sport First Aid, Third Edition, participants progress through the online course with an engaging and interactive experience. The course provides coaches with clear instruction on proper first aid administration based on the latest health care research and best practices. Risk management is an important concern in today s athletic environment. Injury prevention, evaluation, and treatment could have serious implications for athletes, organizations, schools, and/or districts. Delivery Procedures: 1. Attend laboratory activities consisting of methods, techniques, and recommended operational procedures by qualified professionals 2. Participate in lectures, demonstrations, and individual/group applications 3. View videotapes and CD s 4. Read articles on relevant topics 5. Attend related conferences 6. Study additionally from related web sites Coaching Theory This course must be completed online or through an independent study with the District. The text, Successful Coaching, Third Edition is used in the online course and offers participants an engaging and interactive experience. The course is designed to challenge coaches to define who they are as coaches (philosophy, objectives, and style); enhance communication and motivational skills; become more effective teachers and trainers; and improve team, relationship, risk, and self management skills. Coaching Principles covers the fundamentals of being a successful coach. The equivalent independent study course uses the manuals and polices from National Federation of High School Sports and the Florida High School Athletic Association. These independent study courses are facilitated and monitored by the School Athletic Director as well as the District Athletic Administrator. 9

Delivery Procedures: Attend laboratory activities consisting of methods, techniques, and recommended operational procedures by qualified professionals. Participate in lectures, demonstrations and individual/group applications. The activities will include, but not be limited to the following: a. Legal aspects of athletics b. Human growth and development c. Psychological development d. Bio physiological foundations e. Sport management f. Instruction g. Sportsmanship h. Conference/seminars Theory & Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport This course is offered by ASEP online as well. They include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, golf, and swimming. The online curriculum draws content from current sports textbooks and manuals. The course is designed to help coaches learn how to teach technical and tactical skills and is suitable for high school coaches, serious club coaches, undergraduate students, and advanced coaches at the youth level. The independent study course provides objectives, course content and instructional strategies equivalent to the instructional experiences provided online. The independent study course uses the manuals and polices from National Federation of High School Sports and the Florida High School Athletic Association. These independent study courses are facilitated and monitored by the School Athletic Director as well as the District Athletic Administrator. Delivery Procedures: Attend laboratory activities consisting of methods, techniques, and recommended operational procedures by qualified professionals. Participate in lectures, demonstrations, and individual/group applications. The activities will include, but not be limited to: a. Strategies of play b. Skill acquisition c. Sport assessment d. Sport improvement e. Sport organization and management f. Safety procedures g. Sportsmanship/social values h. Conference/seminars 10

Instructional Strands Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries Nutrition Injury detection Injury treatment Rehabilitation and reconditioning Injury counseling Injury prevention General first aid Emergency planning CPR Inservice training Substance abuse Health related policies Mental health AIDS Communicable diseases Sports medicine Effects and dangers of drug use Effects and dangers of performance enhancing drugs Coaching Theory Legal aspects Human growth and development Psycho social development Bio physiological foundations Sports management Instruction Theory & Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport Liability FHSAA / State policies Characteristics of student athletes Stress management Communication Skill progression Training programs Coaching philosophy Teaching sport skills Time management Managing parents Athletic organization Practice / Seasonal planning Budget Public relations Student rights Test liability Growth development Evaluation of program Training Components 1014003 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Available via online course only 1506005 Coaching Theory Available via independent study and online course 1506006 Theory & Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport Available via independent study and online course 11

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING INSERVICE COMPONENT INFORMATION COMPONENT TITLE: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 1014003 MAXIMUM POINTS: 60 RESTRICTED: This component may only be opened by the District Athletic Administrator. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: This training is designed to develop and/or enhance the knowledge and skills necessary to improve effectiveness in the care and prevention of athletic injury, injury detection, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation. RESEARCH BASE: National Standards for Athletic Coaches http://academics.uww.edu/hperc/coaching_minor/naspe_coaching_standards.htm SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Within the duration of this component, participants will: 1. Describe the knowledge of athletic nutrition and the ability to advise athletes concerning nutrition 2. Identify skills needed to recognize athletic injuries 3. Describe an understanding of the appropriate athletic injury treatment methods, including, ice, compression, and elevation 4. Identify appropriate first aid emergency planning and care procedures 5. Demonstrate appropriate procedures in using CPR and AED techniques, resulting in certification in CPR with AED from either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association 6. Identify the acceptable selection and usage of basic rehabilitation exercise programs 7. Explain an understanding of athletic injury counseling methodology 8. Describe knowledge of and application for playing conditions and appropriate athletic facilities in order to prevent injuries and enhance athletic performance 9. Identify appropriate protective equipment and uniforms to minimize injuries 10. Identify accepted methods for conduct of inservice training 11. Describe appropriate athletic injury reporting systems 12. Identify major characteristics of illegal substance abuse problems and describe appropriate methods of dealing with related situations; content must include effects and dangers of drug abuse including performance enhancing drugs (SB Rule 6A 4.0282) LEARNING STRATEGY/METHODOLOGY PROCEDURES: Participants will: 1. Attend laboratory activities consisting of methods, techniques, and recommended 2. operational procedures by qualified professionals 3. Participate in lectures, demonstrations, and individual/group applications 4. View videotapes and CD s 5. Read articles on relevant topics 6. Attend related conferences 7. Study additionally from related web sites 12

EVALUATION OF PARTICIPANTS: Participants will: 1. Successfully demonstrate increased competence as indicated by valid measures of performance as required by 236.508(1) F.S. on eighty (80) percent of the specific objectives of a component that is used for the renewal of certificates 2. Develop an overall plan for the safety and welfare of student athletes based on principles learned 3. Attend/participate in follow up staff development sessions IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES: Participants will: 1. Complete a form stating the degree to which the applied knowledge impacted student athletes and teams 2. Provide written/oral reflections 3. Model/demonstrate best practices 4. Provide and share feedback regarding implementation of activities COMPONENT EVALUATION: Professional developers will assess the degree to which the activities addressed the specific objectives and will make recommendations for revision through the Component Evaluation. 13

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING INSERVICE COMPONENT INFORMATION COMPONENT TITLE: Coaching Theory IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 1506005 MAXIMUM POINTS: 60 RESTRICTED: This component may only be opened by the District Athletic Administrator. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: This training is designed to enable the participant to acquire additional knowledge about legal aspects, human growth and development, sports management, sports instruction, methods and skill application that will improve coaching effectiveness. RESEARCH BASE: National Standards for Athletic Coaches http://academics.uww.edu/hperc/coaching_minor/naspe_coaching_standards.htm SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Within the duration of the component, participant will: I. Leqal Aspects A. Exhibit a knowledge of tort liability in athletics. 1. Knowledge of adequate care. 2. Understanding of proper supervision. B. Understand the constitutional rights of student athletes. 1. Identify ethnic or other discrimination. 2. identify appropriate disciplinary techniques. 3. Decision making strategy in eliminating athlete(s) from the team. C. Identify minimum necessary athletic insurance coverage(s). D. Exhibit a knowledge of the appropriate local and state policies, procedures, and regulations governing athletic participation. E. Understand contractual law as applied to athletic coaching. F. Understand the appropriate coach/athlete interpersonal relations. G. Exhibit a knowledge of legal precedents and actions in athletic coaching. 1. Sexual misconduct 2. Sexual harassment 3. Assault/battery H. Maintain currency in field. II. Human Growth and Development A. Identify the characteristics of student athletes. 1. Normative differences in chronological age. 2. Maturational differences. 3. Readiness. a. to learn b. to train c. to compete B. Identify the experiences appropriate for student athletes at various stages of growth development. 14

C. Exhibit a knowledge of the appropriate conditioning and training methods for various age groups. III. Psycho Social Development A. Understand the psychological aspects of athletic coaching. 1. Identify instructional and humanistic coaching skills which assist student athletes to develop appropriate self perceptions. 2. Identify instructional and humanistic coaching skills which enhance appropriate and constructive peer interactions. 3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and take appropriate action relative to problems among student athletes: a. deficit academic performance b. inappropriate behaviors/appropriate corrective measures c. inability to get along with other d. inappropriate behaviors occurring outside the athletic context e. substance abuse f. depression g. burnout h. child abuse i. suicidal tendencies B. Exhibit a knowledge of appropriate motivational techniques for the athlete. 1. Awareness of performance enhancement techniques. a. visualization b. stress reduction/relaxation c. attention focus 2. Identify appropriate techniques for use in monitoring personal emotional self control in all athletic coaching situations. 3. Understand skills in effective interpersonal communication with athletes, parents, other coaches, administrators, other members of the school community, the media, and the public at large. 4. Identify available/suitable professional resources for athletic counseling services. IV. Bio Physiological Foundations A. Exhibit a knowledge of normal human anatomical features and abnormal deviations. B. Identify bio mechanical principles appropriate to athletic coaching. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of physics principles which form the basis of skills acquisition. 2. Demonstrate a knowledge of bio mechanical concepts as applied in athletic coaching. C. Exhibit a knowledge of exercise physiology as it relates to athletic coaching. 1. Identify training program(s) for selected sports and demonstrate the ability to implement appropriate programs(s). 2. Acquire knowledge of appropriate environmental conditions and their effects on training and learning (temperature, humidity, lighting, etc.). D. Exhibit a knowledge of body composition factors related to athletic performance potential. 1. Body weight as it effects performance. 2. Body fat percentage related to conditioning. V. Sport Management A. Understand theoretical principles and strategies for successful athletic coaching. 15

B. Identify managerial skills in terms of the use of equipment and facilities. C. Understand budget control skills. D. Exhibit a knowledge of evaluation techniques. 1. Personnel 2. Program E. Exhibit an understanding of ethical behavior and decision making in personal relations with others. VI. Instruction A. Exhibit a knowledge of sound instructional strategies in athletic coaching. 1. Philosophy of program (goals and objectives) 2. Initial pre assessment 3. Instructional approaches a. plan content b. develop procedures c. use instructional resources 4. Coach the activity 5. Reevaluate students and evaluate program effectiveness 6. Feedback 7. Redesign of program as appropriate LEARNING STRATEGIES/METHODOLOGY PROCEDURES: Participant will attend laboratory activities consisting of methods, techniques, and recommended operational procedures by qualified professionals. Participate in lectures, demonstrations and individual/group applications. The activities will include, but not be limited to the following: a. Legal aspects of athletics b. Human growth and development c. Psychological development d. Bio physiological foundations e. Sport management f. Instruction EVALUATION OF PARTICIPANTS: Participants will successfully demonstrate increased competence as indicated by a valid measure of performance such as a post test or exam and will provide feedback about the training via an evaluation form. IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES: Participants will: 1. Use information and knowledge gained by attending laboratory sessions, clinics, and/or workshops to improve their coaching skills and development of student athletes. 2. Provide written/oral reflections. 3. Share ideas, lessons, best practices. 4. Model/demonstrate best practices. COMPONENT EVALUATION: Professional developers will assess the degree to which the activities addressed the specific objectives and will make recommendations for revision through the Component Evaluation. 16

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING INSERVICE COMPONENT INFORMATION COMPONENT TITLE: Theory and Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport IDENTIFIER NUMBER: 1506006 MAXIMUM POINTS: 60 RESTRICTED: This component may only be opened by the District Athletic Administrator. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: This training is designed to enable the participant to acquire additional knowledge about basic content and recent advances in coaching a selected interscholastic sport. This component will also include skill acquisition, coaching/teaching methods, trends, hands on laboratory experiences, and appropriate safety precautions and procedures. RESEARCH BASE: National Standards for Athletic Coaches http://academics.uww.edu/hperc/coaching_minor/naspe_coaching_standards.htm SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Within the duration of the component, participant will: 1. Identify the importance of a selected interscholastic sport as a lifelong activity. 2. Understand the importance of a selected interscholastic sport as a part of our culture. 3. Identify the rules and terminology used in a selected interscholastic sport. 4. Identify the strategies of a team and/or individual play in a selected interscholastic sport. 5. Identify the strategies of individual position play in a selected interscholastic sport. 6. Exhibit knowledge of safety practices necessary to participate in a selected interscholastic sport. 7. Understand the physical fitness value derived from participation in selected interscholastic sports. 8. Identify the skills necessary to participate in selected interscholastic sports. 9. Identify the social skills derived from participation in selected interscholastic sports. 10. Identify positive sportsmanship techniques derived from participating in selected interscholastic sports. 11. Identify new methods and techniques for more effective coaching in selected interscholastic sports. 12. Identify innovative methods of organizing and administering a selected interscholastic sport. 13. Identify national, state, and local policy revisions that will effect the administering of a selected interscholastic sport. 14. Exhibit a basic understanding and knowledge of sport medicine as it pertains to selected interscholastic sports. 15. Exhibit a basic understanding in the recognition, treatment, and evaluation of athletic injuries in selected interscholastic sports. 16. Understand contractual law as applied to selected interscholastic sports. 17. Identify managerial skills regarding use of equipment and facilities for selected interscholastic sports. 18. Identify training program(s) for a selected interscholastic sport. 17

LEARNING STRATEGIES/METHODOLOGY PROCEDURES: Participant will attend laboratory activities consisting of methods, techniques, and recommended operational procedures by qualified professionals. Participate in lectures, demonstrations, and individual/group applications. The activities will include, but not be limited to: a. Strategies of play b. Skill acquisition c. Sport assessment d. Sport improvement e. Sport organization and management f. Safety procedures g. Sportsmanship/social values h. Conference/seminars EVALUATION OF PARTICIPANTS: Participants will successfully demonstrate increased competence as indicated by a valid measure of performance such as a post test or exam and will provide feedback about the training via an evaluation form. IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES: Participant will: 1. Use information and knowledge gained by attending laboratory sessions, clinics, and/or workshops to improve their coaching skills and development of student athletes. 2. Provide and share feedback regarding implementation of activities. 3. Model/demonstrate best practices. 4. Provide written/oral reflections. COMPONENT EVALUATION: Professional developers will assess the degree to which the activities addressed the specific objectives and will make recommendations for revision through the Component Evaluation. 18

Matrix Component Name Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Component #1014003 Component Name Coaching Theory Component #1506005 Component Name Theory and Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport Component #1506006 Specific Objective Number NSAC Standard Number Method of Competency Demonstration 1 3 Completion of Online Assignments 2 6 Completion of Online Assignments 3 7 Completion of Online Assignments 4 5 CPR and First Aid Certification 5 5 CPR and First Aid Certification 6 6 Completion of Online Assignments 7 16 Completion of Online Assignments 8 1, 4 Completion of Online Assignments 9 2 Completion of Online Assignments 10 8, 12 Completion of Online Assignments 11 7 Completion of Online Assignments 12 21 Completion of Online Assignments Specific Objective Number NSAC Standard Number I 9, 10, 11, 24 II 13, 15, 17, 30 III 14, 16, 22 29 IV 18, 19, 20 V 24, 35, 36, 37 VI 12, 17, 32, 33 Specific Objective Number NSAC Standard Number Method of Competency Demonstration Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log Method of Competency Demonstration 1 31 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 2 28 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 3 32 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 4 33, 34 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 5 37 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 6 1 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 7 23 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 8 34 Completion of Online Assignments Or 19

Theory and Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport Component #1506006 Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 9 29 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 10 24 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 11 37 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 12 31 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 13 32 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 14 36 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 15 6 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 16 9 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 17 2 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log 18 34 Completion of Online Assignments Or Independent Study Portfolio & Activity Log Instructors Instructors will be District Athletic Administrator and/or the School Athletic Director. These instructors are employed within the District or in other educational institutions, or current coaches who possess Athletic Coaching Certification, Physical Education or the Athletic Coaching Endorsement. A minimum of three years experience as an athletic coach is required. VI. Completion Requirements Successful completion of 180 inservice points, as indicated by district inservice records, and a valid CPR certificate issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or an entity approved by the Florida Department of Health, shall constitute program completion. The District s Office of Certification will verify the participant s inservice credit applicable for the addition of the Athletic Coaching Endorsement to his/her Florida Educator s Certificate. The individual seeking the addition of the Athletic Coaching Endorsement to a Florida Educator s Certificate shall confer with the District s Office of Certification regarding the formal application process to the Florida Department of Education. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (See Appendix 3) Implementation Activities: 1. Complete a form stating the degree to which the applied knowledge impacted student athletes and teams 2. Provide written/oral reflections 3. Model/demonstrate best practices 4. Provide and share feedback regarding implementation of activities 20

Coaching Theory (See Appendix 4) Implementation Activities: 1. Use information and knowledge gained by attending laboratory sessions, clinics, and/or workshops to improve their coaching skills and development of student athletes. 2. Provide written/oral reflections. 3. Share ideas, lessons, best practices. 4. Model/demonstrate best practices. Theory & Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport (See Appendix 5) Implementation Activities: 1. Use information and knowledge gained by attending laboratory sessions, clinics, and/or workshops to improve their coaching skills and development of student athletes. 2. Provide and share feedback regarding implementation of activities. 3. Model/demonstrate best practices. 4. Provide written/oral reflections. VII. Program Evaluation This program is designed to provide those employees not certified in Physical Education and assigned to coach an athletic sport with specific training to increase their knowledge of managing, teaching, coaching, and supervising students in athletic activities. The evaluation process will include participant performance, component effectiveness, and program effectiveness in order to inform program decisions. Evaluation measures will include participant mastery of content, participant feedback, participant implementation assignments, and a summative component evaluation containing data compiled by the professional developer. A. Evaluation Plan 1. Participant Mastery of Content and Feedback Participants will successfully demonstrate increased competence as indicated by a valid measure of performance such as a post test and will provide feedback about the training via an evaluation form. These measures will evidence if the program was successful in allowing participants to acquire competencies and whether the management, operation, and delivery of the program met the needs of the participants. 2. Participant Implementation Assignments Participants will apply information and knowledge gained to improve their skills back at the work site. Participants will be expected to submit product(s) evidencing complete and proper implementation of the skills applied. This measure will evidence that training acquired is positively affecting the educational setting. 3. Component Evaluation Professional developers will assess the degree to which the activities addressed the specific objectives and will make recommendations for revision through the Component Evaluation. This measure will evidence the impact to the needs of the District and whether the program is cost effective for the District. The District will use this information to make adjustments to the program design and delivery as needed annually. 21

B. Annual Review 1. Participant Mastery of Content and Feedback All participants that successfully demonstrated increased competence as indicated by a posttest were awarded credit for each coaching endorsement course. Feedback collected about the training, via an evaluation form, revealed that participants value the online self paced courses as well as the independent study courses. Reasons included flexibility, personal attention, childcare issues, second jobs, ability to work at own pace, and other personal choices. These measures evidenced the program was successful in allowing participants to acquire competencies and that the structure and delivery of the program met the needs of the participants. 2. Participant Implementation Assignments Participants were required to apply information and knowledge gained to improve their skills back at the work site. Participants submitted several products that were reviewed by the course facilitator for complete and proper implementation of the skills applied. These measures revealed that the training acquired, coupled with the resources provided, positively affected the educational setting and resulted in a change in coaching practice. Documentation included portfolio products and activity logs. 3. Component Evaluation The District Athletic Administrator assessed the degree to which the activities addressed the specific objectives and made recommendations for revision through the Component Evaluation. This measure evidenced that the program was impacting the needs of the District and positively impacting the experiences of the students. Because the program is delivered both online and via independent study, and not via traditional face to face training, costs for after hours security services, electricity, and staffing supplements are significantly reduced. Additionally, the number of coaches certified under the independent study structure was 87 from 2005 2008. Since the addition of the online course option, 281 coaches have been certified from 2009 2011. These numbers evidence that the accessibility and flexibility this endorsement program structure has been successful in raising the numbers of certified coaches and off setting the District s need to declare a critical shortage area for Athletic Coaching. The District used this information to make the decision to continue the program design and delivery as currently structured. VIII. Management A. District Athletic Administrator The District Athletic Administrator will serve as supervisor of the athletic coaching endorsement program and will work with the School Athletic Director to ensure fidelity of program implementation. 22

B. Master Inservice Plan The coaching endorsement components are included in the Master Inservice Plan and can be used to renew teaching certificates, as well as add coverage to a certificate, provided that current rules governing renewal of certificates are followed. C. Records The District will maintain inservice records that indicate successful completion, dates of participation, component numbers, transfer credit and all other necessary data for each participant. (See Appendix 6) For each component offered, the District will maintain a file that contains performance and other evaluative data, dates of inservice activities, participant data, and other necessary information. D. Candidate Application and Admission Candidates for admission into the School District of Palm Beach County Athletic Coaching Endorsement program must meet the following four (4) requirements: 1. Must be employed as an athletic coach in the School District of Palm Beach County. 2. Non instructional personnel must have applied for a temporary coaching certificate. Instructional personnel must possess a current Florida Professional Educator s Certificate in at least one academic subject area. 3. Must be recommended by a District Principal. 4. Must pass a background check and attend a New Employee Orientation session which includes training in Bloodborne Pathogens, and Safety in the Workplace. Qualified candidates for the Athletic Coaching Endorsement Program will indicate their interest and will be admitted to the program by registering for one of the components described in this document. E. Advisement The District s Certification Office will provide interested participants with information pertaining to the Coaching Endorsement Add on Program and the requirements for obtaining the endorsement. The Department of Professional Development will keep inservice records current. Participants can view their individual inservice record via PeopleSoft. The District s Certification Office will analyze official university transcripts, inservice participation, and/or transfer records to determine credit. F. Attendance Attendance will be monitored in accordance with District inservice procedures. Inservice points will be awarded based on full completion of all requirements. No credit will be awarded for partial completion or attendance only. G. Utilization of University/College Coursework and Transfer of District Inservice Points Successfully completed college coursework may be transferred into this endorsement program. Courses to be transferred must each be equivalent to a minimum of 60 inservice points (3 semester hours) and must match the content provided in the components listed in the inservice 23

components included in this document. Candidates for the Athletic Coaching Endorsement program must seek prior approval from the District s Certification Office in order to use university courses toward the endorsement program. Inservice points earned in coaching endorsement components under an approved Master Inservice Plan in another Florida District may be transferred into this program. Inservice courses to be transferred must each be equivalent to a minimum of 60 inservice points and must match the content provided in the components described in this document. An appropriate member of the District staff from which inservice points are being transferred must verify successful completion. Candidates who wish to transfer inservice points from another Florida District must contact the District in which the coaching credit was earned and request a transfer to the School District of Palm Beach County with verification of the coaching component content and other necessary data on an official OTE 206 form. The Department of Professional Development will review all requests for transfer and determine appropriate credit. H. Certificate of Completion Candidates for the coaching endorsement must complete all requirements and submit evidence thereof to the District Athletic Administrator. Successful completion of 180 inservice point, as documented by District inservice records, and a valid CPR certificate issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or an entity approved by the Florida Department of Health, shall constitute program completion. The District Athletic Administrator will verify the participant s credit and completion of the Coaching Endorsement Program, which will enable the participant to add the Coaching Endorsement to his/her Florida Educator s Certificate. Once inservice points have been awarded for the online courses and/or independent studies, participants submit their inservice record and state application for the Coaching Endorsement to the Certification Office. IX. School Board Approval See attached X. Appendices See attached 24

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APPENDIX 3 CARE & PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS AMERICAN SPORT EDUCATION PROGRAM www.asep.com Sport First Aid 4th Edition This course is a self paced online course designed to be taken by individual coaches. Newly revised and updated, this fourth edition of the course provides coaches and students with clear guidelines on what s expected of them as first responders, as well as action steps for the care and prevention of more than 110 athletic injuries and illnesses. Participants should return completed forms to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Attach copies of the documentation listed below. Be sure to save a copy for your records. 1. ASEP Certificate of Completion for Sport First Aid 4 th Edition 2. Multiple choice questions and answers from Ch. 1 14 (Total 70) 3. Mastery Test Score of 80% or higher 4. Copy of CPR and First Aid Card from the American Red Cross with AED (Must have been completed within the last 36 months) Signature of Participant Date Submitted 30

SPORTS FIRST AID COMPLETION LOG Participants should return the Completion Log and all supporting documentation to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Approval signatures must be completed by the School Athletic Director. 1. Successfully complete an American Red Cross Adult CPR course with AED in the previous 12 months. 2. Successfully complete an American Red Cross First Aid course in the previous 36 months. 3. Read the textbook, Sport First Aid, available form Human Kinetics, PO Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825 5076. 1 (800) 747 4457 4. Construct five (5) multiple choice questions and correct answers from Chapters 1 14 in the book to reflect a mastery of the material in each chapter. (14 x 5 = 70 questions and answers) 5. Pass the open book mastery test for the Sport First Aid book. 31

APPENDIX 4 COACHING THEORY COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS OPTION #1: COACHING THEORY COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS AMERICAN SPORT EDUCATION PROGRAM www.asep.com Coaching Principles This course is a self paced online course designed to be taken by individual coaches. Coaching Principles covers the fundamentals of being a successful coach. Each year, more than 20,000 high school, club sport, and Olympic coaches take this course to further their professional development and meet certification requirements. Participants should return completed forms to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Attach copies of the documentation listed below. Be sure to save a copy for your records. 1. ASEP Certificate of Completion for Coaching Principles 2. CPR/First Aid Card from the American Red Cross with AED (Must have been completed within the last 36 months) Signature of Participant Date Submitted 32

COACHING THEORY COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS OPTION #2: INDEPENDENT STUDY Coaching Theory This course is facilitated by the School Athletic Director and is designed to be taken by individual coaches. Participants should return completed forms to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Attach copies of the documentation listed below. Be sure to save a copy for your records. 1. Coaching Theory Completion Log 2. Course Exam 3. Participant Assignment Portfolio 4. CPR/First Aid Card from the American Red Cross with AED (Must have been completed within the last 36 months) Signature of Participant Date Submitted 33

COACHING THEORY COMPLETION LOG Participants should return the Completion Log and all supporting documentation to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Approval signatures must be completed by the School Athletic Director. 1. Attend the following: Rules Clinic (Date) Conference Meeting (Date) Coaches Clinic CPR/First Aid (Date) (Date) 2. Meet with your School s Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer and review all relevant information related to the health and safety for athletic training and prevention of injuries to high school age athletes. Review the school board insurance plan and accident claim forms. 3. Meet with the School Athletic Director monthly: September January April October February May November March 4. Read and review current FHSAA publications related to your sport, including the bylaws, contest regulations, and rule books. 5. Make a list of safety rules and regulations for you and your athletes to review prior to the season. Discuss what will be necessary to adjust to unsafe conditions prior to or during practice and games. 34

6. Review the current ESOL programs and reflect on their relevance to athletic team selection and discipline in today s athletic programs. 7. Review three (3) current articles that reflect the current status of gender equity and what effects these trends will have on today s athletic programs. 8. View the National Federation video on sportsmanship and develop a plan to include coaches, parents, and players in promoting sportsmanship. 9. Review the CTA Handbook, Informed Consent video, and other related materials about legal concerns for athletes and coaches. 10. Attend a coaches clinic and review literature to prepare a plan for motivational aspects of coaching today s athletes. 11. Complete an equipment inventory and prepare a budget for your current sports year. 12. Complete the American Red Cross courses in CPR and First Aid. 13. Successfully complete the pre test and post test course exam. 14. Read your school s Athletic Handbook and the Palm Beach County Athletic Handbook. 35

15. Develop a practice plan to include: pre season organization and conditioning, try out plan, practice and game lesson plans, post season activities, recognition and awards. 16. Pass the official s rules rest for your specific sport (if applicable) 17. Explain the relationship between body weight and athletic fitness. Develop a plan for an overweight athlete to decrease his/her body fat in preparation for the season. 18. Explain your philosophy about nutrition for activity during the season. Design an ideal pre game meal. 19. Develop an evaluation tool for each member of your team and the coaching staff. 36

COURSE EXAM COACHING THEORY 1. List the three (3) most important motivational techniques to be used with the athletes in your sport. 2. Describe the School District of Palm Beach County procedures and policies concerning legal and ethical responsibilities. 3. Describe your school s procedure for filing an athletic injury insurance claim. 37

4. Describe the growth and development differences between Junior Varsity (JV) and Varsity (V) athletes and what adjustments might be needed to effectively coach both groups. 5. How might you recognize the following potential problems with your student athletes? A) Academic Performance; B) Substance Abuse; C) Eating Disorders 6. Describe your procedures for a proper warm up and cool down for your sport. 38

7. How do you decide who plays and how you will communicate your decisions? 8. Develop individual and team goals for the upcoming season. 9. List your three (3) most important instructional strategies to be used with the athletes in your sport. 10. How does your sport relate to the rest of the athletic department program? 39

APPENDIX 5 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COACHING A SPECIFIC SPORT COMPLETION LOG THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COACHING A SPECIFIC SPORT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS OPTION #1: AMERICAN SPORT EDUCATION PROGRAM www.asep.com Sport Specific There are numerous sport specific courses offered in conjunction with ASEP online. They include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, golf, and swimming. The courses are designed to help coaches learn how to teach technical and tactical skills. Targeted audience for these courses include high school coaches, serious club coaches, and advanced coaches at the youth level. Participants should return completed forms to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Attach copies of the documentation listed below. Be sure to save a copy for your records. 1. ASEP Certificate of Completion for Coaching Principles 2. CPR/First Aid Card from the American Red Cross with AED (Must have been completed within the last 36 months) Signature of Participant Date Submitted 40

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COACHING A SPECIFIC SPORT COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS OPTION #2: INDEPENDENT STUDY Theory and Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport This course is facilitated by the School Athletic Director and is designed to be taken by individual coaches. Participants should return completed forms to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Attach copies of the documentation listed below. Be sure to save a copy for your records. 1. Theory and Practice of Coaching a Specific Sport Completion Log 2. Course Exam 3. Participant Assignment Portfolio 4. CPR/First Aid Card from the American Red Cross with AED (Must have been completed within the last 36 months) Signature of Participant Date Submitted 41

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COACHING A SPECIFIC SPORT ASSIGNMENT CHECKLIST Participants should return the Completion Log and all supporting documentation to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Be sure to attach a minimum of six written (6) items from the checklist. 1. Keep a weekly time log of your coaching activities. 2. Attend the following: Rules Clinic Conference Meeting Coaches Clinic CPR/First Aid Athletic Trainer Session (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) 3. Read the Federation Rule Book, the FHSAA Contest Regulations, Coach s Handbook, and any other school based athletic reference material. 4. Write your philosophy of coaching your specific sport, including goals and objectives. Elaborate on how your sport contributes to immediate and lifelong benefits and how it adds to our culture. 5. Write out a general practice schedule for a week and a specific day s practice schedule. 6. Demonstrate for the facilitator, how to play two (2) specific positions. (Teach the facilitator to play these positions as you would teach the athlete in practice.) 7. List five (5) situational strategies. (Identify five (5) specific game situations and what you would instruct your players to do in each situation.) 8. Make a list of safety and health practices that you will distribute to your athletes and emphasize at all practices and games. 9. List at least three (3) specific things that you will do or you will have your athletes do to promote sportsmanship. 10. List specific activities in your sport s training program, with special emphasis on preseason and warm up activities, designed to minimize injuries. 42

11. List the three (3) most common injuries in your sport, how to treat them, and how to prevent them. 12. Take the official rules test for your specific sport (if applicable). 13. Meet with the School Athletic Director monthly September January April October February May November March 14. Successfully complete the pre test and post test course exam. 15. Successfully complete the yearly evaluation form. 16. Read articles from sports journals, magazines, and newspapers as deemed appropriate by the School Athletic Director. 43

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COACHING A SPECIFIC SPORT COMPLETION LOG Participants should return the Completion Log and all supporting documentation to Yetta Greene, District Athletic Administrator, at Palm Beach Lakes High School after all of the following requirements have been obtained. Approval signatures must be completed by the School Athletic Director. 1. Identify the importance of a selected interscholastic sport as a lifelong activity. 2. Understand the importance of a selected interscholastic sport as part of our culture. 3. Identify the rules and terminology used in a selected interscholastic sport. 4. Identify the strategies of a team and/or individual play in a selected interscholastic sport. 5. Identify the strategies of individual position play in a selected interscholastic sport. 6. Exhibit a knowledge of safety practices necessary to participate in a selected interscholastic sport. 7. Understand the physical fitness value derived from participation in selected interscholastic sports. 44

8. Identify the skills necessary to participate in selected interscholastic sports. 9. Identify the social skills derived from participation in selected interscholastic sports. 10. Identify positive sportsmanship techniques derived from participating in selected interscholastic sports. 11. Identify new methods and techniques for more effective coaching in selected interscholastic sports. 12. Identify innovative methods of organizing and administering a selected interscholastic sport. 13. Identify national, state, and local policy revisions that will affect the administering of a selected interscholastic sport. 14. Exhibit a basic understanding and knowledge of sports medicine as it pertains to selected interscholastic sports. 15. Exhibit a basic understanding of the recognition, treatment, and evaluation of athletic injuries in selected interscholastic sports. 16. Understand contractual law as applied to selected interscholastic sports. 45

17. Indentify managerial skills regarding use of equipment and facilities for selected interscholastic sports. 18. Identify training program(s) for a selected interscholastic sport. 46

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