Instructor: Dr. Nicole Kulikov-Hagobian

Office: Marieb 215

Phone: 413-552-2474

Email: Please use the private email within this course

Communication Policy:

I will log on Mon-Fri to check email and monitor the discussion boards. I will respond to all emails within 24 hours during the week, ending Friday at 5:00pm. I may not log on to the class on weekends or holidays so do not expect a response to email inquiries during these times. If you have an important question make sure you ask it by 5:00pm on Friday otherwise you may not get a response until I log into the class on Monday.

Course Description:

Covers the fundamental principles of coaching. Emphasis is on the development of a program, from organization through preparation for competition

Teaching Methods:

Online learning which will include, but is not limited to:

Assigned textbook, article and web readings

Textbook:

You MUST purchase a NEW textbook for this course if you want to take the ASEP exam at the end of the semester to earn credit for the coaching education certification. Only new packages will come with the exam information and key code for you to take the exam online. Therefore, if you choose to purchase a used textbook for this course, you will NOT be able to take the ASEP exam. The required textbook for this course is the Coaching Principles Classroom package which includes: · Martens, Rainer (2004), Successful Coaching, 3rd ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL · American Sport Education Program, Coaching Principles Classroom Study Guide, 3rd ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL Note: You may purchase this package at the HCC bookstore or order it through Human Kinetics. The following is the information you will need to order it through Human Kinetics: 1-800-747-5698 ext. 2980 Coaching Principles Classroom ISBN: 0736052593

Attendance Policy: