Adjunct Assistant Professor - Nutrition Science & Wellness (Coaching Course Sequence) - Farmingdale State College
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About The Position
The department of Nutrition Science & Wellness seeks an Adjunct Assistant Professor to teach PED 270, 275 and 280, the coaching course sequence for those who aspire to coach in New York State at a middle school/high school level. PED 270 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Topics will include a history of interscholastic athletics in NYS, as well as the objectives, rules, regulations, and policies of athletics. Performance skills, technical information and organization, and management practices will also be among the topics covered. The special training and conditioning of the athletes in specific sports, the filling of equipment needs, specific safety precautions, and officiating methods will also be examined. The student may spend time with a certified coach that would encompass practical experience in the specific sport and/or may spend time observing other approved, certified coaches. PED 275 Principles, Philosophy and Organization of Athletics in Education This course covers basic philosophy and principles as integral parts of physical and general education. The student will learn about the state, local, and national regulations related to athletics. In addition, legal considerations and the function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in NYS will be addressed. Personal standards for the responsibilities of the coach as an educational leader, as well as his or her role in public relations and general safety procedures will be covered. The student will also understand the general principles of school budgets, records that must be kept, the purchasing function, and the use of facilities. 280 Health Sciences Applied to Coaching This course is a series of interactive exercises designed to study Health Sciences as they apply to coaching sports. Through these activities, exercises and health application to coaching topics, participants will gain information, organize it for professional and personal use, and apply it to their particular programs. This course will also help define selected principles of biology, anatomy, physiology and kinesiology related to coaching, risk minimization, mixed competition, NYSED selection and classification of athletes, and age and maturity of athletes. designed to introduce students to the concepts, rules, etiquette, and skills.
