NZ Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
EIT
Gain the skills to coach participants at entry level across a range of sports, with a focus on developing supportive coaching environments and fundamental coaching principles.
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Core skills this course teaches
Create supportive coaching environments
Learn to establish environments that encourage participation and ensure the safety of all participants while coaching a chosen sport.
Model and teach fundamental coaching skills
Develop the ability to model simple skills and apply general coaching principles and group management techniques to achieve performance outcomes.
About This Course
The NZ Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) provides you with the knowledge and skills to coach entry-level participants across various sports. You will learn to create safe and enjoyable environments, model skills, apply group management, support physical wellbeing, and give constructive feedback. The course includes practical coaching experience (minimum 100 hours) and prepares you for employment as an entry-level coach or further study in sport, recreation, and exercise.
Course Content
- Creating supportive sport coaching environments
- Positive sideline behaviours for participant safety
- Modelling simple skills and coaching principles
- Group management techniques for performance
- Injury prevention and physical preparation (warm up, cool down)
- Giving constructive and positive performance feedback
- Practical coaching experience (at least 100 hours while enrolled)
Entry Requirements
Evidence of literacy and numeracy sufficient to study at this level and interpret/apply health and safety requirements
LNAAT or similar assessment may be required
Build towards these roles
Entry-level coachPrimary or secondary school sport coachClub coach or assistant coach in commercial park environments
Build skills in these industries
SportRecreationEducation
