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Alison Free Online Learning
Diploma in Sports Coaching
- Online USA
Diploma
Full time, Part time
10 hours
Distance Learning
English
Learn how to become a great sports coach in this sports science diploma course. We provide coaching principles and techniques and explore sports psychology, fitness and injury prevention. We explain how coaches empower, inspire, motivate and lead athletes to reach their full potential. We also show you how to positively impact the dynamic world of sports by focusing on management and leadership skills, ethical practices and inclusive coaching.


Riverside City College
Associate of Science in Exercise, Sport & Wellness-Coaching Emphasis
- Riverside, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This program prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sports recreation services, and athletic training programs. This includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing, and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
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City College Plymouth
Foundation Degree in Strength Conditioning and Sports Coaching
- Online United Kingdom
Foundation Year
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This Foundation Degree will give you the opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge in the most effective methods of training athletes for elite-level performance. Whilst you will study underpinning science-related sports topics such as physiology, biomechanics and human movement, you will also develop practical skills in coaching effectiveness, Olympic weightlifting, speed, agility and plyometrics, and other athletic testing and monitoring skills. As part of the course, you will have the opportunity to achieve a range of vocational fitness instructor qualifications.


Riverside City College
Associate of Science in Athletic Training
- Riverside, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This program prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sports recreation services, and athletic training programs. This includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing, and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.


Riverside City College
Associate of Science in Fitness Professions
- Riverside, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This program prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sports recreation services, and athletic training programs. This includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing, and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.

Alison Free Online Learning
Course in Fitness Coaching Gym Workouts and Bodybuilding
- Online USA
Course
Full time, Part time
3 hours
Distance Learning
English
Explore the basics of bodybuilding and learn how to employ a complete gym workout programme in this free online course.


University Centre Peterborough
FD in Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching)
- Peterborough, United Kingdom
Course
Full time
On-Campus
English
The FD Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) foundation degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in sport, leisure or the health industry as well as top up to the full BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science(Coaching) at UCP(Peterborough Campus).


The Manchester College
Sports Coaching Foundation Degree (FdA)
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
This course is for students that have a real passion for sport, and want to learn about the art/science of coaching sports skills .


La Salle International Graduate School IGS
Sports coaching program
- Madrid, Spain
Course
Part time
5 months
On-Campus
Sports Coaching was born as a response to an increasingly pressing need to balance technological advances and competitiveness in the sports world.


Edinburgh College
HNC/D Sports Coaching and Development level 7/8
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Advanced Certificate, Advanced Diploma
Full time
42 weeks
On-Campus
English
The HND in Sports Coaching and Development is a two-year course providing the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional within the sector. The topics covered range from human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to sports coaching, sports development and professional practice - including research skills.


Trine University
Coaching
- Angola, USA
Course
On-Campus
English
The coaching minor prepares students who want to coach youth sports, junior or senior high school sports, or in recreational sports settings by providing additional knowledge in the areas of teaching sport skills, sport psychology and organizing athletic programs. This minor is an excellent addition for students majoring in education or students majoring in other fields who would like to work with youth sports beyond their professional field.


Santa Monica College California
A.D. in Athletic Coaching
- Santa Monica, USA
Associate Degree
On-Campus
English
The Athletic Coaching program prepares students to coach a variety of sports and fitness activities. The program includes courses in Kinesiology Physical Education, Athletics, and Nutrition. Students will understand the basics of training and fitness, prevention of injuries, nutrition, and the fundamental skills of the sport in their area of emphasis. Athletic Coaching can lead to employment as sport coaches at the High School, Collegiate, Recreational, and Club levels.


Beijing Sport University
Sports Coaching
- Beijing, China
Course
English, Chinese
Based on the goal of “building a comprehensive, high-level and distinctive world-class sports university”, the College focuses on the cultivation of high-level athletes, coaches and referees, adheres to the principle of “global vision, international standards, Chinese characteristics and orientation in high standards”, and starts from the “diversified, coordinated, integrated, international and technological” cultivation of excellent competitive sports talents, in order to establish a competitive sports talent cultivation system in a new form of “national leadership, college education, social collaboration, and international cooperation”, build a new competitive sports talent cultivation model of “longitudinal integration” and “horizontal integration”, and cultivate the excellent competitive sports talents of the new era with “national sentiment, social responsibility and international standards”.


Department of Education NSW
Certificate III in Sport Coaching
- Parramatta, Australia
Certificate
On-Campus
English
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to coach participants up to an intermediate level in a specific sport. This qualification provides a pathway to work in community coaching roles working or volunteering at community-based sport clubs and organisations in the Australian sport industry. Individuals with this qualification possess a range of well-developed skills where discretion and judgement are required. They are responsible for their own outputs.


Waseda University
Coaching
- Shinjuku City, Japan
Course
On-Campus
English
Students learn the structure of sport skills and the mechanisms of improvement, coaching theory and methods, technical and tactical analysis methods and the like related to improving performance in top athletes, as well as practical knowledge, and then develop human resources that can be deployed in the field of competitive sport education as a result.
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Learn more about Sports Coaching Preparatory programs
Sports Coaching degree programs at the Preparatory level offer a fascinating introduction to the principles of coaching, athlete development, and team dynamics. This foundational stage equips you with essential coaching skills and knowledge that are crucial for aspiring coaches.
In these programs, students engage with courses that cover coaching techniques, sports psychology, and ethics in athletics. You'll gain insight into creating training plans, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing strategies that enhance athletes' strengths. The environment fosters independence and encourages curiosity as students engage with new perspectives in sports coaching.
Throughout your studies, you’ll practice developing communication skills that help you establish rapport with athletes and facilitate teamwork. Understanding the science behind sports performance and learning how to adapt coaching methods to individual needs are vital components of the curriculum. Graduates emerge ready to pursue further education or begin coaching roles within various sporting contexts, preparing you for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on athletes’ lives.