Overview
This applied course prepares hockey athletes for draft evaluation and progression toward higher-level competition. Students examine draft and scouting processes, athlete profiling, position-specific performance demands, standardized testing, skating and puck-skill evaluation, strength and power development, speed, agility, conditioning, recovery, nutrition, sleep, injury-history communication, sports psychology, stress management, goal setting, and professional conduct.
Students interpret performance data to identify development priorities and construct individualized short- and long-term plans that balance peak preparation with sustainable health. Career-readiness content includes communication with coaches and scouts, athletic résumé development, verified statistics and video presentation, interview skills, social-media professionalism, personal branding, time management, academic responsibilities, and ethical representation. The course culminates in a coherent draft-readiness portfolio supported by evidence and professional presentation.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate draft and scouting processes, athlete profiles, and position-specific performance demands in hockey.
- Analyze skating, puck-skill, strength, power, speed, agility, and conditioning data to identify development priorities.
- Construct an individualized athletic development plan incorporating short-term objectives, long-term progression, recovery, nutrition, sleep, and injury-risk management.
- Demonstrate effective preparation and professional conduct in standardized testing and showcase environments.
- Interpret feedback from coaches, assessors, and performance data to revise training priorities constructively.
- Track athletic progress using reliable evidence, verified statistics, performance records, and reflective analysis.
- Develop and present an athletic résumé, video profile, and draft-readiness portfolio for coaches, scouts, and other professional stakeholders.
- Apply psychological skills, stress-management strategies, goal-setting methods, and time-management practices to support sustainable performance.
- Articulate personal strengths, development needs, academic responsibilities, and career objectives in professional interviews and written communications.
- Evaluate ethical requirements for athlete representation, social-media use, personal branding, injury-history communication, and public professional conduct.
Timetable
| Type | Length | Frequency | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 hours | Weekly | All semester |
| Lab | 2 hours | Weekly | All semester |
| Tutorial | 1 hour | Fortnightly | All semester |
| Practicum | 2 hours | Fortnightly | Second term |
Assessment Schedule
| Type | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Athletic development plan and performance-priority analysis | 20.00% |
| Test | Testing-day preparation and practical performance assessment | 20.00% |
| Deliverable | Performance data interpretation and progress-tracking dossier | 15.00% |
| Tutorial | Professional communication, interview, and conduct exercises | 10.00% |
| Capstone | Draft-readiness portfolio and presentation | 25.00% |
| Attendance | Participation in practical sessions and professional activities | 10.00% |
Prerequisites
- Requirement Participation in organized hockey training or competition at an appropriate developmental level
Teaching Staff & Programs
This course is delivered jointly by faculty from the participating programs listed below. In line with the Douchewater Way, the University of Sexology tailors core instruction directly to each cohort's specific discipline — adapting curriculum to program needs rather than forcing students into a one-size-fits-all model. Learn more about our approach at The Douchewater Way.
