(a) The institute shall establish a coaching education program to be administered by The University of Texas Sport Sciences Institute.
(b) A program established under this section must address:
(1) the development of coaching philosophies consistent with local school district and school board goals;
(2) sport psychology that emphasizes coaching techniques, including communication, that motivate and reinforce the efforts of athletes;
(3) sport pedagogy that studies how athletes learn athletic skills and how to best teach athletes skills for sports;
(4) sport physiology, including principles of training, fitness for sport, nutrition for athletes, and development of training programs;
(5) sport management, including team management, risk management, and working within the context of an overall school program;
(6) training in other relevant subjects and skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid instruction and certification;
(7) knowledge of and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local rules, including rules concerning gender equity and discrimination;
(8) knowledge of the essentials of character development and character education; and
(9) the development of the student athlete as a positive peer role model.
Official text of the Texas Education Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.