Faculty of Arts & Science
Applied Studies

Kinesiology 3986 provides students with an opportunity to enhance their degree program with practical coaching experiences in the community. In the context of the coaching placement, students will consider the relationship of coaching theory to practice through written assignments.

Prerequisites: KNES 2200 and second year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours), permission of the Department of Kinesiology AND KNES 2986 OR Level I and II N.C.C.P. Theory Certification OR Part A and Part B Training.

Recommended Background: KNES 3600 or 3650 and successful completion of at least one physical activity (PHAC) course directly related to the coaching placement.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum GPA 2.0
• Second-year standing (a minimum 30.0 successful credit hours)
• Coaching Placement:
• Assistant coaches must complete 130 contact hours
• Head coaches must complete 100 contact hours
• Students involved in more than one coaching experience are required to complete a minimum of 50 contact hours for each sport
• Monitor Visit: During the on-site monitor visit, the student’s coaching experience, performance, learning objectives and written submissions will be discussed
• Supervisor Evaluation: Supervisors are asked to provide an interim verbal evaluation during the monitor visit. At the completion of the placement, supervisors are asked to complete a performance evaluation

Faculty Supervisor:
Kinesiology 3986 is completed in conjunction with a Faculty Supervisor within the Department of Kinesiology.  The Faculty Supervisor will act as a resource, evaluate the learning plan and coaching logs, and grade the Yearly/Seasonal Plan. Faculty members will indicate their willingness to assist the Applied Studies student by signing the Applied Studies Disciplinary Course Registration Form.

Learning Plan:
(Due date as specified in the student’s Course Information Email)
Outlines the project format and a list of potential resources. This must be signed by the student’s Faculty Supervisor (see Learning Plan Form).

Coaching Log:
A daily log must be kept and submitted to the Applied Studies Coordinator and Faculty Supervisor on the date specified in the student’s Course Information Email.

These logs should include:

• Specific hours of each practice session
• An overview of each practice session
• An evaluation of each practice with reference to the yearly/seasonal plan and personal learning objectives
• A time log signed by the supervising coach

Yearly/Seasonal Plan: (Due date as specified in the student’s Course Information Email. Or by special permission, up to 30 days following completion of placement hours).
This plan should show evidence of academic research and the relationship of theoretical concepts to the practical experience. Including:

1. Temporal breakdown (general indication of how your time was used)
2. Long-term objectives (e.g. to create an atmosphere which encourages team play amongst the players)
3. Short-term objectives (e.g. to decrease the number of fouls given out in each game)
4. Complete physiological training program
5. Complete skill-training program
6. Complete psychological/mental training program
7. Overall practice plan (to include pre-season, season and post-season plans)
8. Methods of evaluation

Grading and Evaluation

Upon completion of KNES 3986, students will be assigned a letter grade. Students must receive a minimum of 60% in both parts to pass the course.

50% Coaching Experience (assigned by Placement Supervisor)
50% Yearly/Seasonal Plan (assigned by Faculty Supervisor)

Grading Scale:
The Applied Studies Program at the University of Lethbridge uses the following grading scale:

Note: If course requirements are not fulfilled within the specified time frame, a grade of “F” will appear on the student’s transcript. Withdrawal dates are as outlined on the student’s Deadlines Form.