Learn to enhance the health and performance of teams and athletes with a course combining coaching and sports nutrition. This course is ideal for coaches and personal trainers who want to improve their clients’ fitness through specialised nutrition programs that maximise performance.
Advanced Certificate of Sports Coaching and Nutrition is a professional development course incorporating sports nutrition and training to enhance team and individual performance.
In this sports coaching course, you will learn about sports nutrition, competition diet, body composition, weight management techniques and supplements in sports. You will also explore the professional standards of a sports coach and the communication skills required to motivate athletes and develop the coach-athlete relationship.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to incorporate nutrition and training to maximise the performance of sports teams and athletes.
Course Structure
Unit - Sports Coaching
Unit 1 – Introduction
- What do we mean by sports coaching?
- Sports coaches
- Sports coaching skills and roles
Unit 2 – Professional Standards and Communication in Sports Coaching
- Ethics in sports coaching
- Coaches code of behaviour – Australian Sports Commission
- General principles – United States Olympic Committee (USOC)
- Professional standards
- Risk management
- First aid
- Injury prevention
Unit 3 – The Coach-Athlete Relationship
- Relationships
- The 3 + 1Cs Model
- A two-way road
- Coaching skills
- Safety
- Building rapport
- Ground rules
- How relationships change over time
Unit 4 – Training Roles of the Coach and Athlete
- Three stages of athlete learning
- Cognitive learning
- Associative stage – practice
- Autonomous stage – Automatic
- Types of coaching roles
- Autocratic coaching
- Democratic coaching
- Laissez-faire approach
- Holistic coaching
- Which style is good for you?
- Blended coaching
Unit 5 – Motivation
- What is motivation
- Needs hierarchy
- Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- How to motivate sports people
Unit 6 – Coaching Individuals
- Team sports and individual sports
- Individual coaching skills
- Social facilitation
- Cast studies
Unit 7 – Coaching Teams
- Team building
- Enthusiasm
- The rules
- Positive reinforcement
- Team dynamics
- Creating team leaders
- Motivating teams
- Motivation loss
- Motivation gains
- Social facilitation
- Coaching skills
- Case studies
Unit 8 – The Athletic Identity
- What is athletic identity?
- The importance of athletic identity
- Problems with athletic identity
- How a sports coach can help
- Stages of grieving
Unit 9 – Children and Parents in Sport
- Ethical issues working with children
- How coaching children differs from adults
- Sports involving children
- Coaching styles
- Psychological issues when children are involved in sport
- Impact on parents
- Encouraging children to play sport
Unit 10 – Amateur vs Elite Professional Sports Coaching
- Amateur vs professional
- Case study
- Money
Unit 11 – Maintaining Your Motivation as a Coach
- A recap on motivation
- Positive thinking
- Staying focused
- Staying engages
- How to deal with disappointment
- Keeping knowledge up to date
- A\voiding stress and burnout
Unit - Sports Nutrition
Unit 1 – Introduction to Human and Sports Nutrition
- Dietary nutrients
- Daily intake of nutrients (RDI)
- Daily intake of protein and energy
- Daily intake of selected vitamins
- Daily intake of selected minerals
- The balanced diet
- The food pyramid
- Carbohydrates, proteins and fats
- The glycaemic index
- Food composition tables
Unit 2 – Energy
- Chemical energy
- Calories
- Sources of energy in food
- Calorie content
- Energy systems in the human body
- Sources of energy in the form of ATP
- The calorie cost of everyday activities
Unit 3 – Energy in the Human Body
- Aerobic capacity
- Metabolism
- Respiratory quotient (RQ OR RE)
- Energy expenditure
- Exercising
- Energy sources during exercise
- Proteins
- Fitness testing / assessment
- Body weight and percentage fat
- Body mass index
- Electronic / light body composition analysers
- Heart rate
- Lung capacity
- Cardiovascular score
- Aerobic fitness
- Cardiorespiratory endurance
- 12 minute fitness test
- Before fitness testing
Unit 4 – The Training Diet
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fats
- Other nutrients
- Meal timing
- Recipes
Unit 5 – The Competition Diet
- Carbohydrate loading
- Pre competition eating
- Eating during competition
- Competition, fatigue and nutrition
- Recovery requirements
- Training and fatigue
- Training response
- Recovery from exercise
Unit 6 – Fluids
- Function of water in the body
- How much fluid is needed?
- Water and solute regulation
- Electrolytes
- Water and body temperature regulation
- Fluid intake before, during and after exercise
- Intravenous fluid replacement
- Fluid loss during exercise
Unit 7 – The Athletes Body Composition
- Body composition
- Body composition to performance
- Body mass index
Unit 8 – Weight Management
- The mechanics of weight loss
- Why athletes want to lose weight
- Weight loss and physical performance
- Weight change and low energy diets
- Tips for losing body fat
- Safe weight reduction diets
- Eating disorders
- Conversion tables
Unit 9 – Increasing Body Mass and Using Sports Supplements
- Training for size
- Gaining muscle mass
- Sports supplements
- Drug testing
- Glossary of sports terminology
Study Hours
Estimated duration 100 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
The studying was easy, as was also doing University, i was able to commence studies when it suited and had 12 months to complete this in. So, it was perfect fit, no stress, and the tutors were very supportive
Sebastiaan | Fitzgibbon, QLD | Advanced Certificate of Sports Coaching and Nutrition
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
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Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:-
- Sports coaches
- Personal trainers
- Athletes
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