Coaching Practicum

Catalog description

The coaching practicum is designed to provide the student with a realistic experience at a level and in a setting similar to that in which he/she wishes to obtain employment. The practicum experience is a 50-hour learning opportunity in which the student assists in all phases of the operation of an athletic program. The student may not be the head coach, unless a direct supervisor is present. The student may not be a current participating athlete on the team. The student may not work with the same team twice. Each experience must be at a different level if working with the same sport. A minimum of two different sports must be included in the practicum experiences. (For example: HS baseball, Little League baseball, HS football). Each student must complete a contract with the athletic program and submit the contract to the coaching practicum coordinator (University supervisor) for approval. The coordinator will then contact the athletic program for verification of the learning experience, dates of the experiences and details of evaluation procedures.