Western Kentucky University
School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport
Physical Education
Course Syllabus: Winter 2021
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Brian Myers, PhD, M.Ed, MA
Office: SSE 1035
Office Phone: 270-745-4077 Email: brian.my[email protected]
PE 341 Coaching Basketball 3 Hours
Examination of positive coaching characteristics, development of personal coaching philosophy, and
best practices in developing positive culture within the program. Fundamentals of offensive and
defensive play, psychology of coaching, schedule making, rules and problems in training, and
conditioning in basketball.
TEXT: No text required. However, there is a fee ($50) required to register for the National Federation
of High School Sports (NFHS) online learning module for Coaching Basketball. This will result in NFHS
coaching certification for basketball and provide a certificate of completion.
This is a required portion of the course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: GRADING SCALE
A 90% and Above
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F 59% AND BELOW
ASSIGNMENTS/COURSE LEARNING MODULES (300 POINTS)
ALL WRITTEN WORK, QUIZZES, AND TESTS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SENT TO THE BLACKBOARD SITE
WITHIN THE TIME FRAME PERMITTED. NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED, OR CREDIT GIVEN, FOR
ASSIGNMENTS TURNED IN LATE.
COURSE OUTLINE:
WEEK 1:
Development of a Personal Basketball Coaching Philosophy
Multiple small assignments designed to identify your core value system, personal beliefs toward positive
coaching, participation in youth sports, and building positive culture within your team/program.
Discussion #1 Introduction 10 points
A1 Coaching Videos 10 points
A2 Wooden Video Assignment 10 points
Philosophy Assignment 70 points WEEK 1 Total = 100 points
WEEK 2:
National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) Basketball Module 100 points
NFHS Coaching Basketball Program ($50 fee)
Module Outline
1. Introduction to Coaching Basketball
2. Teaching Skills for Offense
3. Teaching Skills for Defense
4. Game Organization
5. Course Summary
WEEK 2 Total = 100 points*
**Screenshot your completed certificate for credit
WEEK 3:
NFHS ACL Injury Prevent (FREE) Module 50 points
CHOICE – 2
nd
FREE NFHS module 50 points
WEEK 3 Total = 100 points
**Screenshot your completed certificate for credit
Course total = 300 points possible
