Coaching Authorization

Anatomy & Physiology
"I wonder if the coach will try the XYZ strategy." "I wish I could go down there and help the team." If you've ever had these thoughts while watching from the bleachers, maybe it's time for you to "step up to the plate" and become a coach yourself. This is one of four courses required to get an Iowa coaching authorization. Learn Basics of Anatomy (structure) and Physiology (function) of the human body and how it is related to sports. Sign up now, as this information is a must for all qualified coached.
Course #: REC 4002 040    $79
8/25 - 8/27 Mon/Tue/Wed      6 - 10 pm
Marshalltown, CEC Room 610
Instr: Barry Tocheri

Ethics ONLY
This class is for those students who ONLY need the Ethics part of the Coaching Authorization.
Course #: REC 4005 018    $39
9/25   Thur.      6 - 10 pm
Marshalltown, CEC Room 805
Instr: Michael Loupee

Human Growth & Development (CA)
Needed for Coaching Authorization. “Take me out to the ball game." As every good coach knows there is more to a game than strategy. This is one of the 4 courses required to get your Iowa coaching authorization. In this course you'll learn how human growth and social, physical and cognitive development fit into the coaching process and affect your athletes and your team.
Course #: REC 4001 030    $79
8/14 - 8/20 Mon/Tue/Wde/Thu      6 - 9 pm
Marshalltown, CEC Room 805
Instr: Sylvia Grandgeorge

Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
TOUCHDOWN... You have to be in the game to win the game, right? Athletic injuries have been known to derail individual athletes and even entire teams over the course of a season. In this third of four courses needed to obtain your coaching authorization, learn to prevent athletic injuries, and how to care for  injuries that occur. The instructor is the director of a rehab and sports medicine out-patient clinic with lots of experience and knowledge to share.
Course #: REC 4003 030    $144
9/8 - 9/11 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu     6 - 10 pm
Marshalltown, CEC Room 805
Instr: Terri Westendorf

Techniques, Theory & Ethics/Coaching
GOAL...SMASH...SPIKE...Anyone can scream from the bleachers, but what athletes need is a qualified coach with a solid understanding of strategy who will develop them into the best athletes they can be. Learn about the techniques and theories of coaching. Includes a strong overview of all-important ethics. Your instructor is a long-time coach with many examples and insights that will help new coaches be more successful.
Course #: REC 4004 030    $99
9/22 - 9/25 Mon/Tue/Wde/Thu      6 - 10 pm
Marshalltown, CEC Room 805
Instr: Michael Loupee