Description
This course will focus on creating sport organizations that function as inclusive, positive communities. A comprehensive examination of the social and emotional outcomes that stem from youth sport participation will be covered. This course will discuss strategies to help coaches develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy. Strategies for creating and running sport programs which positive social and emotional benefits are maximized for participants, with the aims of creating positive learning environments appropriate to the goals of the sport program and encouraging lifetime sport participation will be discussed. [NASPE Standards 1, 2, 17]