University of Florida SPM 6905 Leadership and Coaching in Collegiate Athletics Online Course Summer 2016

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1 University of Florida SPM 6905 Leadership and Coaching in Collegiate Athletics Online Course Summer 2016 Instructor Information: Office Hours: Phone: Dr. Janna Magette Available for online communication By appointment Required text: The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaching by Jeff Janssen (SS) Managing Intercollegiate Athletics by Covell and Barr (MIA) The course text is required reading for the class. Discussion questions and assignments will come from the lectures and the course text. Any additional readings will be made available via the Canvas website. COURSE SCOPE & RATIONALE Leadership and Coaching Collegiate Athletics is a graduate level course that provides students with an introduction to coaching at the collegiate level. Although it will focus primarily on coaching at the college level, it will also introduce students to core leadership theories and allow them to explore individual leadership styles and knowledge. It will provide students with an overview of collegiate coaching, including techniques in securing a job, coaching styles and philosophies, qualities of assistant coaches, recruiting, strength and conditioning, and administrative responsibilities. This course is taught online. There are two primary sources of information: video lectures and course text. Video lectures will provide practical explanation of the collegiate coaching world, while text readings will cover foundational pedagogy in coaching and leadership. Students will be responsible to view the online course lectures and complete the reading coursework within the assigned time periods. Video lectures are provided on the Canvas E-Learning website, along with the presentation slides that accompany the video lectures. All supplementary reading assignments, discussion questions and examination papers will be assigned throughout the Canvas E-Learning website. Module Schedule This course is divided into 6 modules, where each module is approximately 1 week in duration. For each module, you will be responsible to: SPM 6905 Syllabus (Summer B 2016) 1 of 6

2 watch the posted online videos (video lectures will be posted and made available no later than 5 AM of the first day of each module) complete all reading assignments submit answers to that module s Discussion Questions and Assignment by due date Technical Support For issues with technical difficulties for E-learning in Canvas, please contact the UF Help Desk at: Learning-support@ufl.edu (352) 392-HELP - select option 2 COURSE OBJECTIVES After completing this course, students should be able to: 1. Have a general knowledge of the collegiate coaching role and environment 2. Discuss foundational leadership theories 3. Be aware of the wide variety of responsibilities involved with a coaching position 4. Practice some essential skills required as a collegiate coach 5. Develop a deeper understanding of personal coaching and leadership style 6. Comprehend recruiting trends, approaches, and the rules surrounding ASSIGNMENTS Discussion & Assignments During each module, a set of Discussion Questions and an Assignment will be posted on the Canvas E-Learning website. You will be required to submit your answers in writing through the website by the due date, which corresponds to the final day of each module (11:59pm EST). Questions will be based on that module s video lectures, textbook chapters, and any other assigned readings. Videos Lectures and videos from guest speakers will be posted within each module. Some videos will be pre-recorded and available at any time during the module. Others will be live video conference calls. For these, the date and time will be posted. All students are invited and encouraged to participate in the live video calls, but are required to view the recorded call once it is posted. SPM 6905 Syllabus (Summer B 2016) 2 of 6

3 Final Project The final project will consist of 2 parts that will encompass many elements from the course. The first part of the project will be to submit a coaching portfolio that includes at least one revised assignment from each module. Students should approach the coaching portfolio as though he/she were preparing for a job interview. The second part of the project will be to submit a final paper cross referencing the readings and lessons from the course with a coach s biography or autobiography of the student s choice. The book must be non-fiction and at least 150 pages in length. The final paper should be a minimum of 5 pages using APA style and include references to one singular leadership theory from the course and the topics of the 6 modules. Student Participation Students will also be expected to actively participate at various points throughout the course, and will be asked to deliver comments via the Canvas E-Learning website. More information about student participation assignments will be delivered through the website. Attendance & Student Expectations There will be no make-up opportunities for the assignments or exams for unexcused absences. You are expected to submit all assignments on time and use appropriate grammar, citation, and language. GRADING & POINT DISTRIBUTION Grading & Point Distribution: Module 1 Discussion & Assignment Module 2 Discussion & Assignment Module 3 Discussion & Assignment Module 4 Discussion & Assignment Module 5 Discussion & Assignment Module 6 Discussion & Assignment Class Participation Final Project Part 1 Final Project Part 2 Total Possible Points 100 points points Grading Scale: A = % A- = % B+ = % SPM 6905 Syllabus (Summer B 2016) 3 of 6

4 B = % B- = % C+ = % C = % C- = % D+ = % D = % 59.9 or lower E = 59.9 or lower CLASS SCHEDULE The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus/outline as the class progresses and circumstances arise. Students will be given notice of any changes. Module # and Topic Dates Assignments Readings 1: Introduction, Ethics, and Knowing the Rules June 27-July 3 Phone Interview Institution Research Conference Research ALQ (Optional) Discovering your Authentic Leadership MIA Ch 1-4, 8 & 11 2: Assistant Coaching and Coaching Philosophy July 4-July 10 Individual Workout Mock Scout Coaching Philosophy Book Selection Due Resilience USC Ch 4, 6-7 SS Ch 4 3: Recruiting July 11-July 17 Recruiting Materials Social Media Schedule Recent News Article Complex Adaptive MIA Ch 7 SS Ch 6 4: Director of Operations July 18-July 24 Team Travel Itinerary Camp Schedule Team Building Activity Servant Leadership MIA Ch 10 SS Ch 8-9 5: Other duties as assigned July 25-July 31 Select one: Pre, During, Post Strength and Conditioning Plan (Designate Sport) In Praise of Followers MIA Ch 9 SS Ch : Getting the Job and Continuing Education August 1-5 Resume, References, Personal SWOT, Questions for Interview, Final Projects 1 & 2 Transformational SS Ch 1, 3, 14 SPM 6905 Syllabus (Summer B 2016) 4 of 6

5 Student Services - Getting Help The University of Florida recognizes that pursuit of an online degree requires just as much student support as pursuit of a traditional on-campus degree and therefore, each online program is responsible for providing the same student support services to both students who are in residence on the main campus and those who are seeking an online degree through distance learning. Online Computing Help Desk- e-learning Support Services The UF Computing Help Desk is available to assist students when they are having technical issues. Online Library Help Desk The help desk is available to assist students with access to all UF Libraries resources. Disabilities Resource Center If you have a physical, learning, sensory or psychological disability, please visit our Disabilities Resource Center. Counseling and Wellness Center Would you like to speak to a counselor about a problem that you are having? Please visit our counseling and wellness center. Dean of Students Office Do you need help resolving a conflict or would you like access to the student code of conduct? Visit the Dean of Students site. 1 Honor Code Policy We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. The following pledge will be either required or implied on all work: On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment It is the duty of the student to abide by all rules set forth in the UF Undergraduate Catalog. Students are responsible for reporting any circumstances, which may facilitate academic dishonesty. SPM 6905 Syllabus (Summer B 2016) 5 of 6

6 Plagiarism Plagiarism is well defined on the following website: The Smathers Library also provides a number of resources to assist students in avoiding plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious offense that may ruin a career at any professional or educational institution. Suspension or expulsions are not rare consequences when considering plagiarism. Copying someone else s ideas is not only unfair, but also unethical; therefore it is imperative for all students to avoid any sort of illegal use of ideas. Source and additional resources can be found on this site: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement Students requesting classroom accommodations must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodations. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are a student with a disability and would like to request disability related accommodations. You are also encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center. More information can found at the University of Florida ADA Compliance Office web site at SPM 6905 Syllabus (Summer B 2016) 6 of 6