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SPMT 210: Foundations of Sport Coaching

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Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Introduction to the scientific bases for coaching sports and the process of coaching athletes. It includes the development of an individual coaching philosophy and the application of scientific training in the psychological, physiological, pedagogical and managerial bases of sport coaching. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001, CRN 13496, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth

Upcoming Sections

  • Fall 2025, Section: DL1*, CRN 72259, Format: Online, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 16403, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 71286, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 19748, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 72021, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Spring 2021, Section: 001, CRN 23618, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Fall 2020, Section: 001, CRN 72463, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Fall 2019, Section: 001, CRN 72908, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Spring 2019, Section: DL1, CRN 11850, Format: Online, Instructor: Ashlee Comber
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 73609, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Spring 2018, Section: DL1, CRN 12196, Format: Online, Instructor: Ashlee Comber
  • Fall 2017, Section: 001, CRN 74331, Instructor: Julie Aylsworth
  • Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 13386, Instructor: Ashlee Comber
  • Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 75791, Instructor: Craig Esherick
  • Spring 2016, Section: 001, CRN 14562, Instructor: Craig Esherick
  • Fall 2015, Section: 001, CRN 80796, Instructor: Craig Esherick
  • Spring 2015, Section: 001, CRN 17318, Instructor: Craig Esherick