Your writing should illustrate knowledge of the concepts through an original personal and/or professional integration of the assigned text material. All assignments MUST be typed, double-spaced, in APA style, and must be written at graduate level English. The content, conciseness, and clarity of your answers will be considered in the evaluation of your work. These answers should be 1-2 pages each. You must integrate the material presented in the text and cite your work according to APA format.
1. How can you determine the skills your athletes will need to be successful? What are your sources of information? Does your list of skills include technical, tactical, physical, mental, communication, and character skills?
2. What are the signs of eating disorders? What is your plan to address this issue if it arises?
3. What would you do if you suspected that an athlete you coach has a drug/alcohol problem? What outside sources are available to help you?
4. What rules have you established regarding drug use in your sport program? How would you address the “code of silence” that athletes often have regarding their fellow athletes where they remain silent about their knowledge of the drug/alcohol abuse of a teammate.
Book
Nicholls, A., Jones, L. (2012). Psychology in sports coaching. New York, NY Routledge. 9780415625999
Book
Martens, R. (2012). Successful coaching. (4th ed.). Champaign, IL Human Kinetics. 978-1450400510