Apr 23, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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COED 2130 - Youth and Sports


This course presents an overview of the bio-psycho-social perspective of sports coaching for children and youth. The course covers the evolution and philosophy of youth sports, developmental readiness for participation, as well as the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of youth sports coaching.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to evaluate diverse youth sports coaching sessions and formulate modifications related to coaching youth athletes.
  • Students will be able to explain how maturation, developmental readiness, and motivation influences youth sports participation from cognitive, emotional, and physical perspectives.
  • Students will be able to identify the components involved in constructing developmentally appropriate session plans for young athletes.
  • Students will be able to apply theoretical knowledge into the delivery of a practical coaching session.
  • Students will be able to connect parent advocacy with participation and development in youth sports.



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