PED 326 - Coaching Basketball: Theory and Practice

Institution:

Grand Canyon University

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Description:

This course is intended to introduce the profession of coaching basketball and to explore the issues of qualifications; player and coach development; coaching styles, philosophies, and objectives; motivation, team dynamics, and leadership; and sportspersonship. Special areas of emphasis include the fundamental skills and strategies of basketball, the application of sport-teaching fundamentals to skill and strategy presentation, conditioning, organizing practices and games, and player evaluation. The course also includes field experience-both on and off site-to integrate theory and skills with professional practice.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gcu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 800-9776

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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