Tex.
Educ. Code Section 75.205
Coaching Education Program
(a)
The institute shall establish a coaching education program to be administered by The University of Texas Sport Sciences Institute.(b)
A program established under this section must address:(1)
the development of coaching philosophies consistent with local school district and school board goals;(2)
sport psychology that emphasizes coaching techniques, including communication, that motivate and reinforce the efforts of athletes;(3)
sport pedagogy that studies how athletes learn athletic skills and how to best teach athletes skills for sports;(4)
sport physiology, including principles of training, fitness for sport, nutrition for athletes, and development of training programs;(5)
sport management, including team management, risk management, and working within the context of an overall school program;(6)
training in other relevant subjects and skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid instruction and certification;(7)
knowledge of and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local rules, including rules concerning gender equity and discrimination;(8)
knowledge of the essentials of character development and character education; and(9)
the development of the student athlete as a positive peer role model.
Source:
Section 75.205 — Coaching Education Program, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.75.htm#75.205 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
