Riverland Community College

This course provides basic principles, knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency situation to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the effects of injury and sudden illness. Standard first aid, infant, child, adult (one and two person) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with hands on application are covered for certification.  Recognizing bone and tissue injuries, head trauma (including concussion guidelines), bleeding emergencies, splinting, and sudden illnesses are also covered. Students will be certified by the American Heart Association (ASA) in first aid and CPR.

(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

This course is a study of sport from a psychological and social perspective for coaches and individuals who are interested in careers in this area, or for those who participate in physical activity and sport.  This course covers the issues that confront the world of sport and their collective effects on society.  Motivation, imagery, stress, communication and competition along with their effects on sport and performance will also be studied.

(3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)

This course is designed to give an introduction to coaching baseball and/or softball through program planning, drill/skill work, and coaching philosophy; as well as, rules, proper signaling, and on the field positioning to officiate either game. Some practical settings will be used for teaching opportunities, practice and game observation.

      (2 Cr - 1 lect, 1 lab)

This course is an introduction to the prevention and care of athletic related injuries for coaches, athletes, exercise enthusiasts, or those interested in human performance fields, including athletic related injury recognition and management as well as techniques in taping.

(2 Cr – 1 lect, 1 lab)

This course is designed for anyone interested in pursuing coaching and/or officiating basketball at any level. Included will be program planning, drill and skill work, coaching philosophy as well as rules and officiating.  Some practical settings will be used through practice and game observation, teaching opportunities, and classroom projects to help prepare you to officiate and/or coach.

(2 Cr - 2 lect, 0 lab)