Richard E. Mosher

		Office:	War Memorial Gym - Room 216
		Phone:	604-822-2517
		Fax:	604-822-6842
		Lab:	UBC Women's Varsity Soccer Program
		EMail:	richard.mosher@ubc.ca
Associate Professor

Background

University ofBritish Columbia, Vancouver B.P.E. 1966; University of Oregon, Eugene M.Sc. 1968; Michigan State University, Ph.D. 1972

Specialization

Physical Education – Health and Human Kinetics, Fitness, Coaching Analysis, Physical Education

Courses Taught

HKIN 585 - Coaching Science I

This course is designed to apply knowledge obtained from the areas of human physical growth, motor development, exercise physiology, biomechanics and sport medicine, as they impact on the coaching of athletes. Required for Coaching Science students; recommended for others. Evaluation based upon mid-term and final examinations plus a major paper which centres around the application of the natural sciences to the coaching of a specific sport of the student's choice.

HKIN 586 - Coaching Science II

The objective is to provide an understanding of the interactive nature of skilled performance and mental skills management as well as the dynamics of the athlete-coach relationship factors that foster optimal performance. Two projects are required: the design of a performance analysis and achievement management protocol, as well as a mental skills training plan. Text book: Williams, J.M. (ed.) Applied Sport Psychology (Palo Alto, CA. Mayfield Pub. Co., 1986).

Research

Dr. Mosher's primary focus within the School of Human Kinetics is the coordination of the Coaching Science unit within our graduate program. In this program, 7-8 graduate students per year concern themselves with the application of the natural and social sciences to coaching. Philosophical, developmental and training issues are researched with populations varying from young, school-aged children to Olympic-level athletes.