Module 1: Roles and responsibilities of a sports coach

Sports coaching

1. Roles and responsibilities
   1. The role of the coach
   2. The responsibilities of a coach
2. Coaching code of practice activity
3. Roles and responsibilities of a coach activity

Roles and responsibilities

Sports coaches are vital to the success of a number of programmes across a range of sports. They are at the heart of participation and performer development; whether they coach an after-school club or are a top international coach with support staff.

At the end of this module you should:

• understand the role, responsibilities and skills of a coach
• understand the techniques used by coaches to improve the performance of athletes
• be able to plan a coaching session
• be able to deliver a coaching session.