Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching)(SRS40306)

The SRS40206 Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching) is a nationally accredited qualification to become a Coach / Instructor, in your chosen sport (as listed below). The qualification is part of the National Training Package and is recognized throughout Australia.

The qualification facilitates the development of the following knowledge and skills at the national level:

• Observing athletes performance to determine the level of instruction required;
• Teaching techniques for athletes to acquire additional skills or improve existing skills;
• Supervise practice sessions;
• Planning, conducting, evaluating and modifying individualized long term, high performance training programs;
• Implementing sports first aid procedures and applying sports first aid;
• Supervising the physical development of athletes
• Aiding in the psychological preparation of athletes for training and competition;
• Applying the principles of eating for peak performance;
• Organizing and liaising with sports science support staff;
• Planning and directing game strategy, in consultation with club officials;
• Analyzing the progress of games or competitions and giving signals/instructions to athletes;
• Carrying out after competition analysis and evaluation of strategy and performance;
• Undertaking related administrative tasks such as booking venues, budgeting, organizing tours, and arranging entry into competitions; and
• Recruiting players and other support staff

Enrolled students will complete all mandatory 9 Core, 12 Stream Units from the functional area of coaching, 10 elective units as chosen from any competency in the Training Package, and then they opt for the Sport specific Specialization units of their choice.

Specializations offered at this level include;

• Australian Rules Football (AFL)
• Canoeing- flat water
• Canoeing- slalom
• Cricket
• Equestrian- dressage
• Equestrian- jumping
• Martial arts
• Netball
• Rugby league
• Sailing
• Surf lifesaving
• Swimming
• Volleyball

Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching) is aimed at coaches who deliver advanced skills to athletes and clients, in long term high performance areas, at a national level.
Learners/coaches wishing to undertake this qualification should be established coaches and/or participants in the respective sport in which they are seeking qualification.

Pre-requisite Units

Students are expected to have previously completed or be completing this qualification in conjunction with Certificate III in Sport (Coaching) or equivalent.

The course is delivered by a combination of online tasks and Distance learning, and for those who prefer, face to face lectures for the core units. There is no start date, as enrolments are taken throughout the entire year.
Fees include all training resources, notes, access to online resources, assessment tasks etc.
Email support is available to all students, and a response will generally be provided within 24 hours.

As this course is delivered mostly via distance learning, it is self paced, meaning there is no minimum timeframe for course completion, as long as the student successfully completes all required tasks. Understand, however, that evidence must be provided to ensure you have met the required levels of competency for each unit.

We allow a maximum of six months for you to complete the course but many students complete the course in a shorter period.

Combined qualifications
Students are able to enroll in multiple courses.

• This may be a Certificate III/IV Sport (coaching) combination course.

Students are also able to combine units, in order to gain dual qualifications in other specializations for only a small number of additional units. As the core units for any Certificate IV course in the Sport and Recreation Industry training package, are the same,

• Dual qualifications are offered for Certificate IV in Fitness/Certificate IV in Sport (Development), Certificate IV in Sport (Athlete Support Services)/Certificate IV in Massage in combination with Certificate IV in Sports Coaching, etc.
  • This is also a way to reduce the cost of completing multiple qualifications. For further information, please contact Global Fitness Institute

Upon completion of this qualification, you will be issued with

• a certificate indication the following;
  • this is to certify that „your name‟ has fulfilled all requirements for SRS40206- Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching)(specialization)
• a statement of attainment listing all completed units

Where a student does not complete all components of the course, a certificate of attainment will be issued with all competencies that have been satisfactorily completed and assessed.

If you have any further queries regarding this course please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Units Included

Core units
BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities
ICAITU006C Operate computing packages
SRXGCSO06A Address client needs
SRXGCST05A Coordinate client service activities
SRXINU003A Analyze participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry
SRXINU004A Promote compliance with laws and legal principles
SRXOGN001A Conduct projects
SRXOHS002B Implement and monitor the organization‟s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and programs
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities

Stream units
SRSCGP008A Select a team or group
SRSCGP009A Work with officials
SRSCGP010A Provide information regarding drugs in sport issues
SRSCGP011A Support athletes to adopt the principles of sports psychology
SRSCGP012A Support athletes to adopt the principles of eating for peak performance
SRSCGP013A Monitor coach welfare
SRSCGP014A Implement recovery programs
SRXCAI008B Plan and prepare an individualised long-term training program
SRXCAI009B Conduct, monitor and adjust individualised long-term training programs
SRXCAI010B Evaluate, analyse and modify long-term and/or high performance individualised training programs
SRXGRO001A Facilitate a group
SRXGRO002A Deal with conflict

Specialization Units (dependent on chosen sport, units vary)

For example: Martial Arts

SRSMAR012A Teach or develop the advanced skills of martial arts

Elective units – (10 units)*
(units can be taken from any qualification in the Training Package, on Global Fitness Institutes scope of practice) * examples only, other options available

The following units must be completed as pre-requisite units for Certificate IV in Sport.
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
SRSCGP001A Operate in accord with accepted coaching practices, styles and legal and ethical responsibilities
SRXINU002A Apply sport and recreation law
BSBCMN301A Exercise initiative in a business environment
SRXOHS001B Follow defined Occupational Health and safety policies and procedures
SRXGCSO01A Create client relationship
SRXGCSO02A Deal with client feedback
SRXCAI004B Plan a session or program for participants
SRXCAI005B Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants