Apr 19, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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COED 6240 - Social Dynamics in Sports Coaching


This course exposes students to the sociological dynamics of coaching through the utilization of different social theories and how they apply within the sports coaching domain. The course explores the work of a number of key social theorists so that students can understand sociological themes and how these themes affect athletes learning and development.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to identify and apply the key social theories in relation to various sports coaching environments.
  • Students will be able to critically examine the key social theories in relation to the complexities of the different stakeholders (i.e. assistant coaches, athletic directors, athletes) involved within the different sports coaching environments.
  • Students will be able to critically analyze how principal themes from social theories, such as power, interaction, knowledge and learning, can inform a coaches current and future sport coaching practice.



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