How to become a sports coach
Motivate and teach athletes the rules of sport and help them develop their skills.
What does a sports coach do?
Duties and tasks
Demonstrate what is expected of the athletes.
Devise game plans and strategies.
Exercise safety precautions.
Instruct and coaches athletes to learn their sports and develop their skills.
Interpret and enforces the rules and regulations of a sport.
Provide motivation and teaches good sportsmanship.
Schedule sporting events.
Professional bodies
Related jobs
Fitness instructor
Outdoor adventure leader
Sports official
Sports psychologist
Sports scientist
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- Study method
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- Duration
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Bachelor of Nutrition and Exercise
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Create healthy communities through nutrition and exercise
Prepare to promote community health through nutrition, physical activity, and health education. Gain real-world skills in communication and behaviour change. Graduate equipped for diverse roles in public health, health promotion and client-centred care.
- Study method
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
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Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries
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Add rehab to your health science skillset
Build on your health qualification with sports specialist knowledge. You’ll explore how strength and conditioning can manage injury. Aim for prevention. Write exercise prescriptions for active people and get them moving again.
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- Start dates
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- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
- Start dates
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- Start dates
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