Order 1193073: culminating master project for master in athletic director and coaching

Editor

The editor will be responsible for correcting typos, spelling errors, run on sentences, grammar errors and checking for APA format.

· The student has selected an editor and provided the advisor the editor’s contact information (name email and phone #)

· The student has sent an email to their editor and provided their editor the document Culminating Project Guide Format and APA.

· The student first submitted chapters to the editor before the portfolio advisor reviewed

date approved_______________________

Title page format

· Follows sample posted in Blackboard

date approved_______________

Table of Contents (Follows the sample in the Sample Portfolio Format)

· The student has included a minimum of nine chapters

· The required Appendices are listed in the following order and labeled

A. Resume

B. Course Descriptions

C. References

D. Three Letters of Recommendation

E. Risk Management Plan

F. Fourteen Legal Duties

· The page numbers on the table of contents match the page numbers of the document

date approved________________

Acknowledgments

· This is listed on the Table of Contents as the PREFACE and is placed after the Table of Contents but before Chapter I.

· This is a minimum of one page which includes who you would like to thank during your experience in the MCAA program that has supported you and who has impacted you during your coursework. This may include but is not limited to your family, friends, other students, your athletes, coaches, administrators, co-workers, instructors

date approved_______________

Chapter I: Statement of Purpose Criteria (minimum 2 pages)

· This statement announces the purpose, scope and direction of the portfolio

· The specific focus serves as the portfolio’s title. The title “Professional Portfolio” will not be acceptable. There must be a specific title. For example, “Building a Successful High School Football Team”

· The purpose of the portfolio is explained and the student has identified what he or she wants conveyed to the reader. This will most likely include who you are and what you are going to demonstrate in this portfolio.

· There is a clear purpose statement (thesis sentence) that demonstrates what the statement of purpose will be at the conclusion of this chapter.

· The student may also include a brief summary of what each chapter will cover.

date approved________________

Chapter II : Philosophy of Coaching (minimum 4 pages- 2 references)

The student describes his or her personal coaching and leadership philosophy that will guide their work as a coach of a team or as an athletic director of their school’s athletic program. The following must be included and described in detail:

· Mission Statement for the student’s team or program

· Vision Statement for the student’s team or program

· Core Values that the student strives to infuse in their team or program that will make their leadership distinctive

· The student’s leadership style is included which describes his or her coaching of: command, submissive, cooperative, transformational, transactional.

· The philosophy is supported by a minimum of two references

· The philosophy demonstrates growth over the course of the MCAA program.

date approved________________

Chapter III: Research Methods and Analysis (minimum 5 pages- 2 references)

· This chapter will begin with why you decided to include this research in your portfolio and an introduction to research will be given. Your final project from MCAA 550 will be included. Formatting must match other chapters of the portfolio. Chapter heading is bold and centered and subheadings are bold flush left. Use the following format for Chapter III.

Chapter III

Research Methods and Analysis

Introduction

Statement of the Problem

Review of the literature

Methodology

Terms and assumptions.

Population and sample.

Research design.

Data collection.

Instruments.

Reliability and validity of the instruments.

Reliability and validity of the methodology.

Data analysis.

Anticipated Findings

Implications for the Profession

date approved__________________________

Chapter IV: Ethics and Sportsmanship Criteria (minimum 9 pages- 2 references)

NOTE* Requirements for students enrolled in MCAA 530 Ethics and Sport prior to Fall 2016

The following are included:

· An introduction which describes the current status of ethics in sport and the relationship between ethics and how it relates to your current job or career, how you feel it is important

· A protocol is included which demonstrates what the student does when an ethical situation arises. The student may reflect on his or her morals or beliefs, questions he or she may ask when placed in the situation and how they will best handle it.

· The ethical dilemma analysis from MCAA 530 must be included within the chapter.

date approved_____________________

Chapter IV: Ethics and Sportsmanship Criteria (minimum 4 pages - 2 references)

NOTE* Requirements for students enrolled in MCAA 530 Ethics and Sport Fall 2016 to present

The following are included:

· An introduction which describes the role of Christian virtues and civic responsibilities for the coach, athletic administrator and leader in athletics.

· A definition, explanation and example of 3-4 of the Christian virtues or civic responsibilities following the subheading for each.

· An application of each virtue/responsibility to coaching or athletic administration.

date approved_____________________

Chapter V: Legal Aspects and Considerations (minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· An introduction is included which discusses legal aspects and sport and why it is important to know as a coach or athletic administrator who is working with athletes, parents or school districts

· A description is included of what a risk management plan is.

· At least 2 legal duties of a coach or athletic administrator are further clarified. These duties are explained and a description is included of how they relate to risk management and specifically to the student’s role as a coach/administrator as well as the main objective of the portfolio

· The student refers the reader to the 14 Legal Duties in Appendix F within the chapter. (All fourteen legal duties are listed and explained in the Appendix)

· The student refers the reader to the risk management plan in the Appendix

(This student includes the actual RMP from MCAA 580 in his or her Appendix)

date approved______________________

Chapter VI: Program Development-(minimum 15 pages- 2 references)

· See Chapter VI Program Development tab in Blackboard for detailed requirements, instructional video and sample papers.

· The student followed either the coaching or athletic director Program Development Checklist.

· Students may use the Personal Management Model Project from MCAA 510 in the Appendix to expound on behavioral expectations, communication, community and parent interaction and development of the athlete within the program.

date approved______________________

Chapters VII and VIII are based on elective courses taken in the program as a chapter topic. If the student took any sport specific classes, only one sport specific course may be included. Please see below for elective course content. These chapters require a minimum of 3 pages and 2 references.

Chapter VII Approval Date:__________________

Chapter VIII Approval Date: _________________

MCAA 520 Psychology of Coaching-(minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· The student describes how the principles of psychology are applied in a coaching environment

· The student may include any or all of the following: principles of motivation, confidence building, competitive anxiety, communication skills, group processes, emotional growth, techniques for creating effective teams, building positive cohesion, relaxation techniques, the use of imagery, concentration and control strategies

· The student will include their Final Mental Training Program in the Appendix and refer to it within the chapter.

MCAA 540 Sport Technologies-(minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· The student describes how technology has changed over the years and how this affects him or her as a coach or administrator.

· Technology skill strength is included which demonstrates how the student applies those skills to his or her individual sport. For example, the student my include a link to an instructional youtube video.

· The student may include any or all of the following: the role of video analysis in his or her career, electronic methods for scouting, preparing his or her team, how communication is conducted electronically to players/family/fans/administration, the use of Social media and what those implications may be

MCAA 560 Leadership and Administration-(minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· The student will include any or all of the following topics:

Principles of leadership, organization and management of sport programs, leadership strengths skills and techniques, ways of communicating with staff, scheduling and program reviews

· The final project is in the Appendix and the student has summarized and referred to the project within the chapter

MCAA 561 Athletic Finance: -(minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· The student included what finance is and why it is important to be able to manage a budget, fundraising and boosters.

· Strategic plans are included that explain how the student would balance the budget and take care of the programs finances.

· The student describes how to market his or her program

· The student determines when purchases are made

· The student will include their Budget Analysis Project in the Appendix and refer to it within the chapter.

MCAA 562 Facility Planning and Event Management-(minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· Details of how to develop a new sport facility will be included, how to renovate an existing facility as well as how to manage sport venues specifically for your sport.

· The student put their Comprehensive Facility Plan Project in the Appendix and referred to it within the chapter.

MCAA 563 Intercollegiate Athletics in America(minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· Demonstrate in this chapter how athletic administrators take the next step to leadership excellence. Discuss the seven key areas of administration and include how administrators implement various leadership skills into their departments. Discuss branding and what key aspects support an athletic program.

· The student put their Professional Development Plan in the Appendix and referred to it within the chapter.

MCAA 570 Sport Medicine and Performance-(minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· The student includes an introduction to their injury to rehabilitation research paper and how it relates to the student’s portfolio as well as why this piece was chosen to include in the portfolio.

· The injury to rehabilitation research paper may be used within the chapter however complete sentences must be used. Outlines and lists are not acceptable for chapter content and proper APA formatting must be used.

MCAA 574 ATS for Coaching Football (updates as of Su 18/ Fa 18)

· The final week 11 project will be comprised of a power point presentation and a three-four page (minimum) summary paper with at least two direct quotes. The paper may be used as a chapter in MCAA 595 for the Culminating Project/Portfolio. The power point will be included in the appendices of the portfolio.

MCAA 585 Strength, Speed and Conditioning-(minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· The student included the best methods to implement for successful training in his or her sport.

· The student included his or her training principles that need to be followed in his or her sport and program as well as the different types of training for strength. Topics may include: what type of training the student believes in, Periodization method? Olympic Lifting? Resistance Training? Defining and developing the role of plyometric and sprint training and the role of nutrition.

· The entire year long strength and conditioning project is inserted in the Appendix.

A summary of the project may be included within the chapter.

MCAA 582 Women and Sports- (minimum 5 page paper with two references)

· Students will use the final paper from the course on a topic of their choice. This topic must have been approved by the 582 instructor.

MCAA 586 Advanced Strength, Speed and Conditioning- (minimum 3 pages- 2 references)

· Students will create a three page paper with at least two academic references based on responses to several of the labs created in the course which cover key principles related to test selection, administration, scoring and interpretation.

MCAA 592 Internship- (minimum 4 pages with two scholarly sources)

· The student includes a reflection paper which demonstrates knowledge of an athletic program, best practices and experiences in athletic leadership, and how quality management can impact the quality of services.

· Students will express how athletic staff and management interact, what works well, and what appear to be challenges.

· Though the paper is a reflection, APA style is required. First person is permissible.

Sport Specific Classes (min. 3 pages- 2 references)

· An overview of the sport and main topics are to be included within the chapter

· The Appendix should include the class project

Chapter IX: Closing Statement (minimum 2 pages)

· This chapter concludes the portfolio and refers back to the statement of purpose

· The student included their overall experience in the MCAA program and how this portfolio will be utilized in the future

· The student may include any other concluding remarks about the curriculum and experience during the MCAA program. Have any changes occurred or new discoveries made about themselves personally and as a coach? Have any challenges or joys over the course of their studies?

Student participation responsibilities:

· By week three the student has submitted a minimum of the title page, table of contents,acknowledgements and Chapter I.

· The student has kept in weekly communication with the portfolio advisor throughout the term and has completed the 2 minimum phone conferences.

· The student has notified the advisor when assignments will be turned in late.

Content for Chapters 1-9

· The student has followed all min. page number requirements per chapter

· Third person APA writing is required with the exception of the Acknowledgments, Chapters I and II and Chapter IX. First person is permissible in other chapters but to a limited degree.

The student used third person APA writing except in the above mentioned sections. Other chapters used first person to a limited degree.

· Each chapter relates and refers back to the main focus that is stated in the Statement of Purpose

· Each chapter has an introductory sentence which relates back to the previous chapter

· Each chapter has a concluding sentence which concludes the current chapter

· Anything additional which the student decides to include which is listed in the appendices such as a project, paper, power point slide is referred to in the body of the chapters

· The format for each chapter is professionally written. Complete sentences are included. Lists, outlines etc. are not included in the chapter portion of the portfolio only in the appendices.

· Chapters II- VIII contain a minimum of two sources/references per chapter.

Content for Appendices

Each Appendix is labeled with a capital letter at the top of the Appendix page

The following appendices are included

A. Resume date approved_________

The resume is updated and professional

B. Course Descriptions date approved_________

Only courses the student took are listed. Course number, title, and description

is included

C. References date approved__________

References from the portfolio within the chapter portions only are listed. They

are alphabetized and follow APA format.

D. Three Letters of Recommendation date approved____________

These letters are to be written for a possible position that you might get in the

future. They must be professional and may be addressed as “To Whom It May Concern”. They must be recent- no more than 2 years old.

E. Risk Management Plan (mentioned in Chapter V) date approved_______

The student has included their RMP from MCAA 580

F. Fourteen Legal Duties (mentioned in Chapter V) date approved________

The student has included a list of the fourteen legal duties with a brief

description of each duty. This was a handout received in MCAA 580 Legal

Aspects of Sport.

G. Any additional projects, papers, power point slides, awards etc.

REMINDER: If you include these additional items they MUST be mentioned

in the body of the portfolio (chapters 1-9) date approved_____________

FINAL STEPS:

· If both the Instructor and Portfolio Advisor approve the final file, the student is responsible for submitting the final file and signed cover page to blackboard

· The final approved file must also be submitted to MCAA Administrative Assistant Emily Lathrop [email protected] to archive in the MCAA department to meet graduation requirements

· The student is responsible for submitting the Professional Portfolio Assessment Form to Blackboard once the final file has met all criteria.