Senior High School Specialized Subject: Fundamentals of Coaching

Fundamentals of Coaching is one of the specialized subjects under the sports career track. Some examples of the things that you will learn from taking this subject include:

• Philosophy of Coaching  
  • Principles of ethics
  • Values in sports  
  • Fairness  
  • Excellence  
  • Inclusion  
  • Fun  
  • Coaching as a career
• Nature and Concepts of Coaching  
  • Characteristics of an effective coach  
  • Communication techniques  
  • Roles and responsibilities  
  • Coaching styles and techniques

While studying, you will also be asked to demonstrate what you have learned by participating in class activities that may include the following:

• Explaining fundamental concepts and principles of coaching in relation to ethical standards
• Utilizing proper communication techniques in coaching;
• Identifying documentation strategies in monitoring performance
• Recognizing appropriate coaching behaviour

These examples only cover the scope of the specialized subjects under the sports career track. For the scope of the core and contextualized subjects under the senior high school curriculum, please refer to their respective lists.