A practical course relating to the coaching aspect of fastpitch softball. Emphasis is placed on teaching/coaching strategies, the body mechanics of the athlete, evaluation methods, and the organization of a fastpitch softball program.
Quarters Offered
Spring
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Develop a fastpitch softball program.
- Define the various roles of a coach.
- Design a functional offseason/in season conditioning program.
- Describe and explain the components of a successful defense and offense.
- Develop successful defensive and offensive strategies.
Course Content Outline
- Designing a Conditioning Program
- Skill Development of the Athlete
- Defensive Systems
- Offensive Systems
- Principles of a Team
- Implementing a Program
Department Guidelines
PO5 should be assessed: Students will be able to solve problems by gathering, interpreting, combining and/or applying information from multiple sources.