Sports coaches encourage participation in sports and are responsible for the training and motivation of sportspeople. The role of a sports coach is also heavily reliant on developing trusting relationships, not just with athletes, but with those who support them, such as psychologists, dieticians, doctors, administrators and family members. Whether you intend to work as a volunteer, part-time or as a professional coach, this online course is ideal professional development for you.
The Certificate Sports Coaching is a unique online course that will develop your knowledge and skills to become a sports coach, whether assisting with your child’s sporting endeavours or coaching an amateur or professional team.
In this professional development course, you will also explore the professional standards of a sports coach as well as the communication skills required to motivate athletes and develop the coach-athlete relationship.
You will also learn about the training roles of coach versus athlete and the difference between coaching individuals as opposed to teams. You will also explore the athletic identity, gain an understanding of how to maintain your own motivation, and how to navigate children’s sport and interact with parents.
On completion of this course, you will have the foundation knowledge and skills to confidently pursue your passion for sports coaching for individuals, teams and children.
Course Structure
Unit - Sports Coaching
Unit 1 – Introduction
- What do we mean by sports coaching?
- Sports coaches
- Sports coaching skills and roles
Unit 2 – Professional standards and communication in sports coaching
- Ethics in sports coaching
- Coaches code of behaviour – Australian Sports Commission
- General principles – United States Olympic Committee (USOC)
- Professional standards
- Risk management
- First aid
- Injury prevention
Unit 3 – The coach-athlete relationship
- Relationships
- The 3 + 1Cs Model
- A two-way road
- Coaching skills
- Safety
- Building rapport
- Ground rules
- How relationships change over time
Unit 4 – Training roles of the coach and athlete
- Three stages of athlete learning
- Cognitive learning
- Associative stage – practice
- Autonomous stage – Automatic
- Types of coaching roles
- Autocratic coaching
- Democratic coaching
- Laissez-faire approach
- Holistic coaching
- Which style is good for you?
- Blended coaching
Unit 5 – Motivation
- What is motivation
- Needs hierarchy
- Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- How to motivate sports people
Unit 6 – Coaching individuals
- Team sports and individual sports
- Individual coaching skills
- Social facilitation
- Cast studies
Unit 7 – Coaching teams
- Team building
- Enthusiasm
- The rules
- Positive reinforcement
- Team dynamics
- Creating team leaders
- Motivating teams
- Motivation loss
- Motivation gains
- Social facilitation
- Coaching skills
- Case studies
Unit 8 – The athletic identity
- What is athletic identity?
- The importance of athletic identity
- Problems with athletic identity
- How a sports coach can help
- Stages of grieving
Unit 9 – Children and parents in sport
- Ethical issues working with children
- How coaching children differs from adults
- Sports involving children
- Coaching styles
- Psychological issues when children are involved in sport
- Impact on parents
- Encouraging children to play sport
Unit 10 – Amateur vs elite professional sports coaching
- Amateur vs professional
- Case study
- Money
Unit 11 – Maintaining your motivation as a coach
- A recap on motivation
- Positive thinking
- Staying focused
- Staying engages
- How to deal with disappointment
- Keeping knowledge up to date
- A\voiding stress and burnout
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
It has been amazing, this is my second course and I really enjoy the content and what each course and topic has to offer. I really enjoy expanding my knowledge through the Australian Online Courses
D. Drube, Singapore | Certificate of Sports Coaching
Absolutely love the course, I loved being able to study and execute my assignments my own way and in a way I could hopefully reach my full potential
T. Worboys, Orange, NSW | Certificate of Sports Coaching
It was really easy to access my course and I enjoyed completing this course
A.Teisseire, Crescent Head, NSW | Certificate of Sports Coaching
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 50 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, PDF copies are available for download and self-printing for this program.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit
Career Pathways
Professional development for:
- Sports coaches
- Personal trainers
- Athletes
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