COURSE: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN COACHING SCIEN...

The aim of the sport programme at Boland College is the preparation of mature students who, with a sound knowledge and skills, will offer excellent service in the various areas of the sport and recreation industry.  The students are prepared scientifically and practically for a competitive career world.

Type: Undergraduate certificate

Duration: 2 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:

• Applied anatomy and biomechanics


• Applied sport and exercise physiology


• Organise and administer sport


• Training methods


• HIV/AIDS policies


• Teamwork


• Operate as coach


• Sport psychology


• Principles of growth and development


• Safety and risk management

Second Year Subjects:

• Plan practice sessions and teach sport skills


• Coach beginners to intermediate level


• Nutrition principles


• Plan and conduct research


• Special needs and disabilities


• Emergency management CPR

Careers: coach, organizer, personal trainer.

Source: www.bolandcollege.com

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