SWK X001 - Coach Beyond: Improving Mental Strategies for Athletic Performance
Coach Beyond is a coach training program developed by LiFEsports at The Ohio State University. Coach Beyond, in partnership with the Ohio High School Athletic Association, is working to change the landscape of coach training in Ohio. Coach Beyond is a series of coach education sessions, tools and resources designed to ensure Ohio’s coaches are ready to “coach beyond...” If you are a teacher educator, coach, or Athletic Director this course is for you!
MISSION: To prepare youth for life and leadership through sports.
VISION: To be the national exemplar in sport-based positive youth development programming.
VALUE PROPOSITION: Provide coach-specific professional development to Ohio's school and community-based youth sport coaches to support youth on and off the playing field.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take 1 hour to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires 80% on each module quiz and submission of the course evaluation.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- The recommended browser for taking this course is Google Chrome or Firefox
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the impact of mental skills on athletic performance
- Learn strategies that prepare student-athletes for peak performance
- Apply strategies shown to enhance athletic performance.
What You'll Earn
- A Coach Beyond: Mental Health Strategies certificate of completion from Ohio State's College of Social Work.
Additional Information
Targeted audiences: Coaches, athletic directors, educators, youth workers, and other adults working with young people. This version of the course is not approved for Social Work CE credit (clock hours).
School Districts: If you are a school district or agency wishing to bulk enroll your coaches and/or staff, please contact us at coach_beyond@osu.edu.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details email cswedtech@osu.edu.