Sports Coaching & Fitness

This masterclass course is designed by industry experts and will give you an in-depth understanding of this topic. The course features easy-to-digest modules that break down each topic and ensure all our students receive an unrivalled and thorough learning experience.

If you want to work in this rapidly growing sector and stand out from the competition, then our Training is the perfect place to kickstart your dream career.

On the course, we guarantee that you will gain relevant skills and acquire tremendous knowledge on the subject. The certificate you’ll achieve after completing the course will help you land the job you want in a related field.

Enjoy a pleasant and professional 100% online learning experience and enrol in our Training today and take control of your career!

Course Curriculum:

Here is a curriculum breakdown of the Training consists of the following modules:

Module 1. Introduction to Sports Coaching

• Introduction to Coaching
• What Is Mentoring?
• Importance of Sports Coaching
• Responsibilities of a Coach
• Skills of Sports Coaches
• Developing Coaching Philosophy
• Determining Coaching Objectives
• Coaching Diverse Athletes

Module 2. Psychological, Motivational, and Behavioural Training for Sports

• Psychological Factors and Performance Excellence
• Mental Skills Training for Sports
• The MST Approach
• Motivating Athletes
• Stress Management
• Enhancing the Athletes Self-Confidence
• Principles of Behaviour

Module 3. Techniques for Sports Coaching

• The Games Approach
• Teaching Technical Skills
• Teaching Tactical Skills
• Planning for Teaching

Module 4. Physical Fitness and Training

• Training Basics
• Training for Energy Fitness
• Training for Muscular Fitness
• Fuelling Your Athletes
• Battling Drugs

Module 5. Management Skills for a Sports Coach

• Managing the Team
• Managing the Coach-Athlete Relationship
• Eight Reasons Kids Drop Out of Sports
• Risk Management

Module 6. Coaching for Popular Sports

• Cricket
• Football
• Tennis
• Rugby
• Swimming
• Some Other Popular Sports in the United Kingdom

Module 7. Nutrition Concerns for Athletes

• Energy and Macronutrient Intakes and Recommendations
• Eating Before, During, and After the Event
• Nutrition in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Module 8.Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

• Injury Prevention
• Muscle Injuries
• Bone Injuries

Module 9. Children and Parent in Sports

• The Role of Sports in the Relationship
• The Role of Parents on a Game Day

Module 10. Women Coaches

• Introduction
• Women’s Participation in Sport
• Possible Explanations
• Commentary

Module 11. Coaching and Ethical Practice

• Introduction
• Ethical Issues
• Problem Areas
• Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
• Anecdotal accounts of practice in Professional Sport

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above in order to pass. After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.

Exam & Retakes:

It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).