The purpose of this learning programme is to meet the outcomes of the National Certificate in Coaching Science by providing theoretical, practical education plus field work training.  The programme prepares students for work in the sport industry regionally, nationally and internationally.  The programme meets the assessment criteria of the national qualification and students are assessed against those criteria. A qualifying student will be able to:

• Coach at least one chosen sport specialisation to performers at beginner to intermediate level.
• Provide advice on fitness conditioning programmes that support the sport performance.
• Display appropriate communication and coaching skills to assist participants with their planning and motivation towards their sport goals.
• Advise participants to develop the mental skills required for the competition of their chosen sport.
• Create support structures within the environment and the community relative to the sport.
• Participate in the development of sport for individuals and for the community.

 Specialisations:  Students are taught five specialisations which enable them to coach the basic skills of football, rugby, cricket, hockey and netball.  The specialisations are included in the course fees. 

Cluster 1 (Life skills, professional coaching principles):  Teamwork, Personal organisation in the workplace, Social issues, diversity & equity, Values and ethics, Operate as a coach, Operate a PC, Plan & conduct research.

Cluster 2 (Applied exercise science and programme design):  Anatomy & biomechanics, Sport & exercise physiology, Training methods, Nutrition, special needs and disabilities.

Cluster 3 (Sport skills and Coaching sport):  Growth & development, sport psychology, plan practice sessions, teach sport skills, sport codes 1, 2, 3, 4, coach disabilities in sport.

Cluster 4 (Risk management and sport administration): Organise & administer sport, Workplace communication, HIV & AIDS, Safety and risk management, tam ethics, team management and logistics.