HHP 324

COACHING AND OFFICIATING SPORT

Spring 2016
Instructor:
Office:
Extension:
Email:
Office Hours:
appointment

Dr. Rebecca Buchanan

118 King Center
6831
rbuchanan@ehc.edu
Mon/Wed/Fri 10-11:00, T/Th 8:30-9:30, 11-12:00 and by

Course Info:
Required Texts:

MWF 11:00-11:50

KC 113

Hardman, A. R., & Jones, C. (Eds.). (2011). The ethics of sports

coaching. New York, NY: Routledge.
Janssen, J., & Dale, G. (2006). The seven secrets of
successful coaches: How to unlock and unleash your teams full
potential. Cary, NC: Winning The Mental Game.
Additional articles/readings will be assigned throughout the
semester in Moodle, etc.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will investigate controversial topics related to coaching that affect modern
sport and reflect on improvement practices. This course will introduce offensive and
defensive fundamentals for a variety of sports, including rules, regulations, and
governing organizations. The class will include discussion and assignments on a variety
of ethical issues, strategies, and philosophies, specific to coaching and officiating.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Each student will:
Understand fundamental rules and coaching strategies for a variety of sports
Understand governing organizations and policies that affect modern sport
Investigate controversial and ethical issues in modern sport and reflect on
improvement practices
Demonstrate the ability to manage a team budget
Demonstrate the ability to plan a well organized practice
Debate coaching strategies and philosophies in an attempt to develop one of their
own
GRADING
100 points Attendance / Class Participation & Contributions
150 points Double Entry / Encyclopedia / Muddiest Point Assignments
200 points Class / Partner Projects
150 points Service Learning Experience
200 points Papers

100 points Individual Presentations / Learning Portfolios

100 points Final Exam
100 points Total

GRADING SCALE
A+

990-100
0
A
940-989
779
A900-939
739
B+
880-899
699
B
840-879
679
B800-839
639

C+

780-799
C
740C-

700-

D+

680-

640-

D-

600-

Below 599

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to arrive on time and attend class each day
Students are expected to participate in class discussions
Students are expected to complete homework assignments for each class period
(reflections, double-entry journals, muddiest point, practice plan, case study, etc.)
Students will be held to all policies stated in the Emory & Henry Student Handbook
ATTENDANCE / BEHAVIOR
1) Attendance and participation is required at every class session. Roll will be taken
every day, but it should be clear that mere attendance is not the same as active
participation. Your active participation in all class sessions is expected. Active
participation includes regular class attendance, faithful completion of all
assignments, and informed contributions to class discussions.
2) Two unexcused absences = 1 letter grade drop from final grade.
Three tardies = 1 unexcused absence.
Four unexcused absences may result in a W/F.
3) In order for any absence to be excused, students must contact the professor PRIOR
to the absence. Extenuating circumstances will be considered at the discretion of
the professor.
4) Assignments due on specific dates are due on or before that date. It is the
students responsibility to get any assignments missed either before or after class
hours. There is no make up for assignments, quizzes, etc. missed due to
unexcused absences. No late work will be accepted according to the two excuse
policy. You will have a maximum of two excuses throughout the semester to turn

in any WRITTEN assignment up to one week late. Group / class projects or

presentations, tests, etc. do not apply to this policy.
5) Extended illness or absence will need to be registered with the Dean of Students
Office.
6) Cell phones must be in the off position and stored when in class (no text
messaging, etc.). Laptops may be used for class-related activities.
7) Please show respect to all who are part of our learning community. Some of the
issues we will discuss may be controversial. It is imperative that we create an
environment in which we are able to express our ideas freely and in a nonthreatening manner. As adults, it is expected that we will be able to listen to ideas
that are different from our own and respond to those ideas in a professional and
civil manner. Regard and respect for others and the challenging of ideas in a way
that is not demeaning to others is crucial.
8) Students must arrive on time and prepare to leave only when dismissed by the
professor.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT / ACCOMMODATIONS
Academic support services are available through the Powell Resource Center (6144), the
Writing Center (http://www.ehc.edu/academics/writingcenter.html), and the Computer
Helpline (6881). Your academic advisor may also help you navigate any obstacles to
success. Please contact the Powell Resource Center for help with special challenges to
learning. If you have a documented disability that will present a difficulty in this course
or experience problems that will interfere with success in this course, please discuss this
with your instructor immediately. If you have an accommodation plan, you will know to
arrange a meeting with me to discuss your needs. Sometimes personal stress affects the
academic experience. The Powell Center is a good place to start if you are having issues
that affect learning. Call 6144, or stop by Wiley 220
PROFESSIONALISM
Students in the Health and Human Performance program are expected to behave as
professionals at all times. You should know that showing disrespect, dishonesty, or
insubordination towards mentors, faculty, staff or fellow students is grounds for dismissal
from the Health and Human Performance Program. Professionalism includes appropriate
language and actions during class and also when interacting with individuals in the
community such as administrators, teachers, students, etc.
WRITING REQUIREMENTS & POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Any evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a grade of 0 for the assignment or
failure of the course. Cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and dealt with in
accordance with the Colleges honor code procedures.
INCLEMENT WEATHER

Emory & Henry College is primarily a residential college with a majority of its
undergraduate students living on campus. Therefore, it is the intention of the college to
remain open during inclement weather conditions. However, in the event that there is a
decision to cancel or delay classes because of inclement weather, information will be
communicated through a variety of sources including the E&H campus alert system.
When the opening of the college is on a two-hour delay due to inclement weather, the
following condensed class schedule applies to this class:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes:
Since this class is usually from 11:00-11:50, the delayed time would be from 12:00
12:35.
For the full inclement weather policy, refer to the E&H Academic Catalog.

HHP 324 SPRING 2016 SCHEDULE

Class

Dat
e

Topic(s)

1
2
NC

13
15
18

20

22

5
6

25
27

Travis DeBusk Upward Basketball

The Character of the Coach
Movie Project Collaboration
The Character of the Coach

29

The Character of the Coach

Coaching Specific Populations

9
10
11
12

3
5
8
10

Movie Project Presentations

Movie Project Presentations
Coaching Specific Populations
Coaching Specific Populations

13
14

12
15

15

17

16

19

17

22

18
19
20

24
26
29

Coaching Specific Populations

Coaching in Context: Contemporary
Ethical Issues
Coaching in Context: Contemporary
Ethical Issues
Coaching in Context: Contemporary
Ethical Issues
Coaching in Context: Contemporary
Ethical Issues
Successful Coaching
Successful Coaching
Successful Coaching

21
22

2
4

NC

SPRING BREAK! NO CLASS!

23

711
14

24

16

25

18

26

21

27

23
25

Kyle Cutshaw / Brett Sample / 7v7 Flag

Football
Kyle Cutshaw / Brett Sample / Write
Scripts
Film 7v7 Flag Football Video
Budgeting assignment
Paper 2 Research
Easter Break No Class!

28

28

29

30

30
31

1
4

32
33

6
8

Introduction / Course Overview

The Nature of Coaching
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Alternate
Activities
The Nature of Coaching

Successful Coaching
Successful Coaching

Kyle Cutshaw - Officiating

Coaching Myths and Facts Guest

Presenter
Budget Project Presentations
Budget Project Presentations
Role of Assistant Coaches Guest
Presenter
Title IX
Individual Presentation / Portfolio
Preparation

Assignment Due
January
None
Read Hardman & Jones, pp. 1-22; Double Entry Journal 1
Attend a minimum of 1 alternate activity / 1 page reflection
Read Hardman & Jones, pp. 23-41; Encyclopedia / Muddiest
Point 1
Read Hardman & Jones, pp. 44-55; Double Entry Journal 2
TBA
Read Hardman & Jones,
Point 2
Read Hardman & Jones,
February
Read Hardman & Jones,
Point 3
Presentations / Papers
Presentations / Papers
Read Hardman & Jones,
Read Hardman & Jones,
Muddiest Point 4
Read Hardman & Jones,
Read Hardman & Jones,
Muddiest Point 5
Read Hardman & Jones,

pp. 56-71; Encyclopedia / Muddiest

pp. 72-84; Double Entry Journal 3
pp. 87-103; Encyclopedia / Muddiest

pp. 104-115; Double Entry Journal 4

pp. 116-133; Encyclopedia /
pp. 134-146; Double Entry Journal 5
pp. 149-164; Encyclopedia /
pp. 165-184; Double Entry Journal 6

Read Hardman & Jones, pp. 185-198; Encyclopedia /

Muddiest Point 6
Read Hardman & Jones, pp. 199-215; Double Entry Journal 7
Read Janssen
Read Janssen
Read Janssen
March
Read Janssen
Read Janssen
Paper 1

& Dale, pp. 1-30

& Dale, pp. 31-70
& Dale, pp. 71-118
& Dale, pp. 119-164
& Dale, pp. 165-202

Current article on female officiating in professional sports or

violence against officials (professional or amateur) /
Read Weber, pp. 1-48 (Moodle) / Watch officiating videos
Read 7v7 Flag Football Rules (Moodle) / Watch video
Draft of major points of emphasis
Final script
Sample budget
TBA
Presenter Question / Assigned Readings
Budgets
April
Budgets
Presenter Question / Assigned Readings
Paper 2
TBA

34
35
36
37

11
13
15
18

38

20

Coaching and Diversity

Recruiting Guest Presenter
Catch Up!
Sport Practice Execution Project
Presentations
Youth Sport / Concussions

39
40
41

22
25
26
(T)
30

Individual Presentations / Portfolios

Individual Presentations / Portfolios
Final Exam Review / Discussion /
Reflection
Final Exam (8:30 11:30 AM)

Readings on Coaching and Diversity (Moodle)

Presenter Question / Assigned Readings
Practice Plans
Readings on Youth Sport (Moodle)
The Smartest Team Video (library reserve)
Portfolios
Portfolios
TBA

Service Learning Experience Upward Basketball Officiating (Saturdays / Jan. 23

Mar 19)