PED U182 - Coaching Youth Sports

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Retired August 31, 2006. Attempts to prepare the untrained and inexperienced volunteer to relate better to young athletes ages eight to fourteen. Addresses developing a coaching philosophy; teaching developmentally appropriate motor skills and strategies to young athletes; reinforcing youngsters positively; and planning practices, safety implications, and liability concerns. Stresses providing youngsters with an experience that values sportsmanship and citizenship; teaching young athletes respect for self and others; keeping unwanted behavior out of the program; and training athletes first, winning second.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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