Professional Preparation in Physical Education and Coaching.

Overview & Synopsis

This booklet is the product of a conference of the American Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, the purpose of which was to revise professional preparation quidelines in dance, physical education, recreation education, and health and safety education. This report includes sections on physical education and coaching and on aquatics. The physical education section includes guidelines for the professional education of coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists. The section on aquatics includes standards for the preparation of instructors of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, competitive swimming, and lifeguarding. It also includes guidelines for the aquatics facility manager and the aquatics administrator. (HMD)