Sport coaching knowledge and skills
Sports & Fitness Coaches must be able to apply sports coaching knowledge and skills to develop suitable training program for individuals and groups in order to improve skill level of athletes.
Sports & Fitness Coaches
Descriptions & Duties
- Sports & Fitness Coaches instruct or coach amateur and professional athletes the skills and techniques of sports. They evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses to improve their technique to prepare them for competition.
They are responsible for scheduling, organising, and conducting practice sessions and physical conditioning programs for athletes or teams; analysing the strengths and weaknesses of individual athletes and opposing teams, so as to develop game strategies and tactics;
participating in planning and co-ordinating competition schedules and programmes;
formulating competitive strategy and directing athletes during athletic events;
analysing and evaluating athletes' or teams' performances and adjusting coaching techniques accordingly;
demonstrating and monitoring the safe and proper use of sports and training equipment;
instructing athletes on proper techniques, game strategies, sportsmanship, and the rules of the sport;
keeping records of athletes' and opponents' performance;
identifying and recruiting potential athletes by meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- typically have a bachelor's degree in sports management, or physical education and recreation management, or sport and recreation management, or equivalent
Other specific requirements
usually with playing experience in specific sport at certain level are required.
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Sports & Fitness Coaches are typically employed by the team or organisation directly. They may be exposed to all weather conditions of the season. They often travel to attend sporting events. They always work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Tools
- Phone headsets - Communications headsets
- Physiological recorders - Motion analysis equipment
- Portable data input terminals - Weightlifting analysis equipment
- Stop watch - Digital stopwatches
