Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching and Leadership

School of Health Sciences

Are you interested in becoming a sporting or leadership coach? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching and Leadership develops coaches who understand, manage and lead people comprehensively and ethically. This program provides a clear understanding of the theory and methodological application of best practice principles that focus on a holistic coaching approach to athlete development and performance. Contact us today to start your learning journey.

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This program provides future and current coaches with a clear understanding of the theory and methodological application of best practice principles that focus on holistic athlete development. Throughout the program, you explore coaching and leadership theories and behaviours, cultural issues, performance analysis techniques, and professional practice principles.

The program adopts a multi-disciplinary holistic approach to performance coaching within an ethical framework. Students reflect on their coaching experience and how coaching and leadership can influence athletic environments, performance and progress.

A Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching and Leadership will give you the skills and knowledge to work in various settings, including professional sporting organisations and government workplaces. Careers include high-performance managers, sports, and science managers, professional coaches, sports scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, and fitness coaches/advisors.

The Four compulsory Program courses within the Grad Certificate include:

• Multidisciplinary Coaching Practice
• Performance Technology and Analysis for Coaches
• Leadership and Culture in Sport
• Professional practice in High Performance Sport

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.