EDUO 9721: Developing a Code of Conduct Handbook

Course description

In this course methods will be presented to help with educating and enforcing codes of conduct for the student/athlete. Class participants will develop a complete code of conduct handbook. This booklet will be one that the coach can have on display not only for the student/athletes but for their parents, community members and school administrators as well.

Required Text: Successful Coaching-4th Edition by Rainer Martens, Human Kinetics;(February 17, 2012)

Course Objectives

By the end of this course the participant will have:

1. Developed a complete code of conduct hand book that includes the following:

• Statement of Philosophy
• Rules & Consequences
• A System for Appeals

2. Establish methods to educate student/athletes about appropriate conduct

3. Create strategies for correcting student behavior

Instructors

Dick Bach

B.S., M.S. Physical Education

Taught and coached 7-9 Jr. High students for five years.

Taught mathematics and physical education at the High School level for 35 years.

Had experience as a Department Head in physical education.

Helped to develop a state granted voluntary integration program.

Richard’s personal interests are golf and helping others succeed.

Ernie Shaffer

B.A., M.A. Administration

Taught Elementary 5 years, Jr. High 5 years, Senior High 5 years and Adult Ed. 2 years.

Administration Grades K-12 19 years.

Coached variety of sports grades 6-12.

Developed Leisure Living Program for Grades 6-12.

Leisure interests-fishing, reading, poker and Senior Softball.