Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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KIN 855  Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Description:
Responsibilities of athletic administrators, directors of recreational programs and athletic coaches for the sociological, psychological, philosophical, developmental, and instructional principles for coaching amateur athletes. Development of a coaching philosophy and application of scientific findings to practical situations.
Effective Dates:
FS03 - FS14


KIN 855  Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Description:
Responsibilities of athletic administrators, directors of recreational programs and athletic coaches for the sociological, psychological, philosophical, developmental, and instructional principles for coaching amateur athletes. Development of a coaching philosophy and application of scientific findings to practical situations.
Effective Dates:
SS15 - SS15


KIN 855  Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Description:
Responsibilities of athletic administrators, directors of recreational programs and athletic coaches for the sociological, psychological, philosophical, developmental, and instructional principles for coaching amateur athletes. Development of a coaching philosophy and application of scientific findings to practical situations.
Effective Dates:
US15 - FS16


KIN 855  Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Education Major or in the Sport Coaching and Leadership Graduate Certificate or in the Sport Coaching and Leadership Major.
Description:
Responsibilities of athletic administrators, directors of recreational programs and athletic coaches for the sociological, psychological, philosophical, developmental, and instructional principles for coaching amateur athletes. Development of a coaching philosophy and application of scientific findings to practical situations.
Effective Dates:
SS17 - SS19


KIN 855  Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Education Major or in the Sport Coaching and Leadership Graduate Certificate or in the Sport Coaching and Leadership Major or approval of department.
Description:
Athlete motivation, motivational climates, and the social psychology of coaching and leadership. Communication skills and leadership behaviors. Mental skills that enhance an athlete’s performance.
Effective Dates:
US19 - SS21


KIN 855  Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Open to graduate students in the Education Major or in the Sport Coaching and Leadership Graduate Certificate or in the Sport Coaching and Leadership Major or approval of department.
Description:
Athlete motivation, motivational climates, and the social psychology of coaching and leadership. Communication skills and leadership behaviors. Athlete mental health. Mental skills that enhance an athlete’s performance.
Effective Dates:
US21 - US21


KIN 855  Psychosocial Bases of Coaching Athletes

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Open to graduate students in the Education Major or in the Sport Coaching and Leadership Graduate Certificate or in the Sport Coaching and Leadership Major or approval of department.
Description:
Athlete motivation, motivational climates, and the social psychology of coaching and leadership. Communication skills and leadership behaviors. Athlete mental health. Mental skills that enhance an athlete’s performance.
Effective Dates:
FS21 - Open