Sport Coaching

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Sports Coach

A Sports Coach trains athletes of all levels, providing guidance on techniques, fitness, and recovery to improve performance in competitions.

Avg yearly income $67,496
Skill level Advanced

Personal Trainer

Personal trainers conduct individual sessions to help clients meet fitness goals, creating tailored workout plans and ensuring safe program delivery.

Avg yearly income $83,980
Skill level Beginner

Exercise Physiologist

An Exercise Physiologist designs physical activity programs for clients with diverse needs, assessing progress and adapting plans as required.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Performance Coach

A Performance Coach enhances professional skills by helping individuals or teams set goals, develop strengths, and achieve success through tailored strategies.

Avg yearly income $69,992
Skill level Advanced

Sports Analyst

A Sports Analyst evaluates performance data and strategies, providing insights to improve team tactics and player conditioning for informed decision-making.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Sports Psychologist

Sports Psychologists help athletes develop a winning mindset, manage competition pressures, and maintain motivation during recovery.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

High Performance Coach

A High Performance Coach trains athletes and teams to enhance performance through motivation, fitness strategies, and recovery support while adapting coaching methods to individual needs.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Swimming Instructor

A Swimming Instructor teaches water safety, improves techniques, organises competitions, and tailors training to clients' needs, requiring strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $60,996
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in sport coaching

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $2,390
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Advanced Personal Trainer
Wellness Coach
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Advanced Personal Trainer Wellness Coach + 1 more
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Fitness Instructor
Gym Instructor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Sport and Recreation Officer Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor + 1 more
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $3,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Yoga Instructor Exercise Scientist
Exercise Physiologist Sports Coach Personal Trainer Gym Instructor Fitness Instructor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Yoga Instructor Exercise Scientist Exercise Physiologist Sports Coach Personal Trainer Gym Instructor Fitness Instructor + 5 more
HLTAID009

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
On Campus
1 - 4 days
$49 - $75
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Childcare Worker
Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Trainer Outdoor Adventure Guide
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Pool Lifeguard Childcare Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Trainer Outdoor Adventure Guide + 4 more
11144NAT

Diploma of Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
Online
12 months
$15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Consultant Leadership Coach Learning and Development Manager
Organisational Development Consultant People and Culture Manager Performance Coach
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Consultant Leadership Coach Learning and Development Manager Organisational Development Consultant People and Culture Manager Performance Coach + 3 more
SIS20122

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Receptionist Sports Coach Pool Lifeguard
Swimming Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Receptionist Sports Coach Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Sport and Recreation Officer + 2 more
SIS31015

Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Lifeguard Swimming Instructor
SIS30421

Certificate III in Sport - Athlete
Online
12 months
$2,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Athlete
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Athlete
10859NAT

Certificate IV in Weight Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Nutrition Assistant Health Coach
Weight Loss Consultant Dietetic Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Nutrition Assistant Health Coach Weight Loss Consultant Dietetic Assistant + 2 more
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $10,514
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coordinator Sports Coach High Performance Coach
Sports Development Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coordinator Sports Coach High Performance Coach Sports Development Officer + 1 more
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Sports Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Sports Coach Sports Coordinator
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,499 - $17,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Sport Development)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,499 - $9,524
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach

Bachelor of Psychology
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $133,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Psychologist Psychologist Registered Psychologist
Organisational Psychologist Forensic Psychologist Neuropsychologist School Psychologist Criminal Psychologist Art Therapist Academic Psychologist Sports Psychologist Counselling Psychologist
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Psychological Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Psychologist Organisational Psychologist Academic Psychologist
Behavioural Psychologist EAP Psychologist Cognitive Scientist Criminal Psychologist Mental Health Specialist School Psychologist Psychological Researcher Psychologist Counsellor Psychotherapist
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $73,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Athletic Director
Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Physics Teacher Philosophy Teacher Science Teacher German Teacher Humanities Teacher Dance Teacher Vocational Education Trainer English Tutor Biology Teacher Italian Teacher STEM Teacher
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $25,988
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Wellness Coordinator Physical Education Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Coach Wellness Coordinator Physical Education Teacher

Master of Data Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $82,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Data Scientist Data Architect Analytics Manager
Big Data Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Computational Physicist AI Specialist AI Architect AI Ethicist Computer Vision Engineer AI Consultant Data Manager Sports Analyst Biomathematician Bioinformatics Scientist Predictive Modeller
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Science (Physiology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist Respiratory Therapist
Physiologist Cardiac Physiologist Cardiac Scientist Clinical Physiologist Anatomist IVF Specialist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Exercise Physiologist Rehabilitation Specialist Respiratory Therapist Physiologist Cardiac Physiologist Cardiac Scientist Clinical Physiologist Anatomist IVF Specialist + 6 more

Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Athletic Director Sports Administrator Sports Event Manager
Sports Manager Sports Marketer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Athletic Director Sports Administrator Sports Event Manager Sports Manager Sports Marketer + 2 more
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