This course builds upon students’ existing knowledge and understanding of coaching that were gained in KPE342H1, and will complete the foundational knowledge and skills expected from those who are actively, or planning to be involved in coaching, teaching or instruction. The NCCP Introduction to Competition Part B is embedded into the course and students will be able to gain this nationally recognized coaching award by meeting the certification requirements. Specific areas of coaching that will be studied and discussed in this course are: Coach communication, intervention and feedback; the power differential between athlete and coach which can lead to negative behaviour; how to create a Seasonal Training Plan; Coach self-reflection; Mental practices to aid athletes.