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Course Format

Successful Sports Officiating book.

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Full Course Description

There's a lot more to officiating than just knowing the rules. Communication, teamwork, decision making, and conflict resolution are just some of the skills that officials need in addition to the skills in the rules book.

Now officials can turn to the Internet to gain a thorough understanding of officiating fundamentals in a convenient and effective format. Officiating Principles brings the classroom to your desktop, helping you to do the following:

• Determine your officiating philosophy and style
• Set and achieve professional goals
• Communicate effectively with other officials, coaches, and athletes
• Develop your decision-making skills
• Manage conflict effectively
• Understand the principles of personal fitness and create a personal fitness plan
• Understand your legal responsibilities, legal rights, and business responsibilities
• Manage your time wisely
• Work effectively with local and regional associations
• Manage your officiating career

When you register for the course, you'll receive the book Successful Sports Officiating in the mail. During the course, you’ll refer to the book to complete course segments. In addition to the reading material, audio and video vignettes are featured throughout the course, as well as interactive activities and quizzes. This dynamic format presents an engaging educational experience that places you in challenging, real-life game situations. You’ll take the course exam online and receive immediate results.

Those who pass the course are automatically entered into the National Officials Registry, an online database of officials that allows state high school associations, athletic administrators, and officials to track and verify officials’ credentials.