Sports Coaching Fundamentals

Sports · Intermediate · 40 hours

The foundations of coaching: the coach's role, communication, planning sessions, developing skills, motivating athletes, safety, ethics and the South African coaching landscape.

What you'll learn

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a coach
• Plan and run effective training sessions
• Develop athletes' skills and motivation
• Coach safely and ethically
• Understand coaching pathways in South Africa

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Coaching
• Module 2: The Role of a Coach
• Module 3: Coaching Skills & Communication
• Module 4: Planning Training Sessions
• Module 5: Skill Development
• Module 6: Motivation & Team Building
• Module 7: Safety & Injury Prevention
• Module 8: Coaching Ethics
• Module 9: Coaching in South Africa
• Module 10: Developing as a Coach
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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