Course Curriculum:
**Sports Coaching Diploma**
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
**Sports Nutrition Course**
Module 01: Introduction to Nutrition
- Definitions of Nutrition
- The Importance of Nutrition
- Assessment
Module 02: The Role of Nutritionist
- Introduction
- The Nutritional Consultation
- Weight Reduction & Exercise
- The Tools in a Nutritionist Belts
Module 03: The Digestive System
- What is the Digestive System?
- The Digestive Process
- The Glycaemic Index
Module 04: Nutrients for Life - Macronutrients
Module 05: Nutrients for Life – Micronutrients
- Vitamins
- Special Nutrients
- Summary
Module 06: Nutrition Requirements for Adults and Various Groups
- Nutrition and Early Origins of Adult Disease
- Nutrition in Adults
- Assessment
Module 07: Healthy Dieting
- Which Foods to Choose?
- How Much to Eat?
- What Are The Features of a Nutritionally Balanced Diet
Module 08: Weight Control Management
- Overview of Healthy Weight
- Energy Balance
- Counting Calories
Module 09: Weight Loss Management
- Benefits of Weight Loss
- The Motivation for Weight Loss
- Psychological Factors for Weight Loss
Module 10: The Day of Competition
- Carbohydrate Loading
- Strategies to Reduce Stomach and Gut Upsets (Gastrointestinal Upsets)
- Pre-Competition Meal Ideas
Module 11: Replacing Nutrients After Competition
- Nutrition for After an Event
- Strategies to Restore Your Fluid And Electrolyte Balance
Method of Assessment
To successfully complete the Sports Coaching, Fitness & Nutrition Training 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 Sports Coaching, Fitness & Nutrition Training course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.
Certification
Once you have passed the Sports Coaching, Fitness & Nutrition Training course exam, you will be eligible to apply for a certificate as proof of your new skills and your continued professional development. Certificates are available as a PDF for £9, or you can request a hard copy to be sent in the post for £15.
