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Full theory courses of 4 credits each
include:
These courses typically meet for a minimum of three
hours a week, and several require an additional two hours of laboratory work.
Candidates who do not have the prerequisites
for ESS 510 or ESS 515 may take prerequisites at Smith in addition to their normal
course load. The department offers Applied Exercise Science (ESS 175), Kinesiology
(ESS 210), and Exercise Physiology (ESS 215). Candidates may elect to take prerequisites
either for undergraduate credit or as an audit, but in either case they are expected
to do all work, and to earn a passing grade.
Coaching theory courses are largely 2 credits and are organized as seminars and colloquiums. They include:
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ESS 501 Seminar in
Administration of Athletic Teams |
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ESS 505 Practical Foundations in Coaching (1st yrs) |
The Coaching Practicum entails serving as an assistant
coach. The coaching practicum in ESS 505 is
designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to observe and assist the head
coach in as many areas as possible. The intent of ESS 506 is to give candidates increased
responsibilities, after having spent a season with a head coach and team. Here assistant
coaches may be given responsibility for certain areas within their sport's program
such as the development and implementation of a recruiting plan, developing a budget,
organizing a tournament, or planning and running practices. In the assistant coaching
context, candidates are exposed to the following: (a) team organization, including
tryouts, team selections, and the choosing of captains, (b) scheduling, budgeting,
providing for meals and officials, (c) recruiting, (d) medical exams, (e) planning,
implementing, and evaluating practices, (f) developing, implementing and evaluating
training protocols, (g) sport promotion and fund raising, (h) NCAA rules and athletic
department policies, and (i) sport governing body issues.
Note: With the exception of the ESS 502, 505/6, 507, and special studies and theses credits,
courses are offered on an alternate year schedule.
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