Description
Overview
The Certificate in Sports Coaching is a must for anyone interested in setting up a sports coaching business or working in sports in a mentoring/coaching role. It covers a wide range of sports and models for coaching, with essential information on coaching philosophy and skills.
Whether you are looking to coach athletes or children, this Certificate in Sports Coaching course will take you through the coaching process in detail. From assessing your clients’ abilities to analysing their nutritional requirements, you will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge that can be applied in a real-life context.
You will learn how to motivate and empower your clients, set them individual goals, as well as train them to reach their full physical peak and overcome injury. This course includes case studies and anecdotal accounts of practice that are designed for those with no previous experience. Fast track your career today and get qualified to start your own sports coaching business.
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This Certificate in Sports Coaching is a must for anyone looking to establish a sports coaching business or kickstart a career in a similar role, such as:
Sports Coach
PE Teacher
Sports Physiotherapist
Fitness Coach
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Discuss the key differences between coaching and mentoring
Understand the skills, role and responsibilities of a Sports Coach
Develop a coaching philosophy and use a range of coaching models
Demonstrate knowledge of the psychological factors that affect sporting performance
Identify clients’ needs, weakness and strengths to set them achievable goals
Motivate and empower athletes to reach their full potential
Use a range of techniques for teaching technical and tactical skills
Train clients for muscular fitness to ensure peak performance
Build a positive coach-athlete relationship
Teach athletes about injury prevention, nutrition and rehabilitation
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 1. Introduction to Sports Coaching
Module 2. Psychological, Motivational, and Behavioural Training for Sports
Module 3. Techniques for Sports Coaching
Module 4. Physical Fitness and Training
Module 5. Management Skills for a Sports Coach
Module 6. Coaching for Popular Sports
Module 7. Nutrition Concerns for Athletes
Module 8. Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Module 9. Children and Parent in Sports
Module 10. Women Coaches
Module 11. Coaching and Ethical Practice
