Coaching

WPE 101 Principles of Fitness & Health
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) Students will learn the components of health related fitness. Topics include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility, nutrition, substance abuse, holistic health, and STD's. Discussion as well as activity is a part of most topics. Each student plans and implements a personal exercise program.

WPE 115 Beginning Coaching Techniques
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course deals with the psychology of coaching sports. Typical problems encountered by coaches as well as current trends and issues in coaching will be discussed. Topics include coaches' and athletes' personalities, coaching philosophy, motivational techniques, discipline, communication, budgeting, and administration of athletics. Successful completion of the course qualifies a student for a beginning and intermediate certification through the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Coaches Advancement Program (CAP).

WPE 116 Advance Coaching Techniques
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is designed for coaches who wish to have a better understanding of conditioning athletes of various sports. Topics include: aerobic/anaerobic conditioning, strength training, plyometrics and jump training, developing quickness and speed, working with parents, managing your time and energy, and teaching tactical and technical skills. Successful completion of this course qualifies a student for an advance coaching certification through the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Coaches Advancement Program (CAP). Prerequisites: WPE 115, Beginning Coaching Techniques.

WPE 131 Fundamentals of Personal Train
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course deals with the physiological and behavior aspects of personal training. At the end of the course, the student will be prepared to take a certified personal training exam of their choice. The goal of the course is to master the basic facts, concepts, principles and skills of developing and implementing individual physical fitness programs. Major topics include: cardiovascular disease risk factors, medical screening, exercise and safety, blood pressure assessment, basic anatomy and kinesiology, strength training, flexibility, cardiovascular prescription, nutrition, weight management, and facility operations. Prerequisites: WPE 101, WPE 125 or equivalent.

WPE 150 Foundat's/Health, Phys Ed, Rec
3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This is an introductory course for students majoring or minoring in physical education. The course deals with the entire field of health, physical education, and sports science. History of the field will be covered as well as current issues and future direction.

WPE 272 Coaching Field Experience
2-0-0 (Field Experience) This course enables students to function in the role of a coach in an athletic setting. The agency may vary to meet student learning needs and to broaden the student's background through the introduction of the various roles a coach may assume. Prerequisites: Successful completion of a WPE sports technique class Coaching Techniques or demonstrated ability to teach and perform requisite sport specific skills.