Your first step to a rewarding career as an intermediate level sports coach.
Our Certificate III in Sport Coaching lays the groundwork for your career in sort coaching by giving you the skills and knowledge you to coach at an intermediate level.
Master the basics of coaching, sports competitions, inclusive coaching, and officiating.
Become a trusted professional, change lives, and inspire lasting success. Your journey to making a positive impact in the coaching starts here! With the upcoming Brisbane Olympics now is the time to get involved.
If you’re eager to make a start in coaching, the Certificate III in Sport Coaching equips you with the foundational skills and knowledge you need. This course is designed for those who are passionate about coaching and committed to guiding others in their sport.
Assessments consists of:
Course intakes are flexible with rolling start dates allowing students to commence whenever they want. Students have 12 months to complete their course. Course extensions can then be purchased.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. Specific industry accreditation requirements may apply to sport-specific coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).
*This course does not include the required first aid and CPR units. Students must complete these units separately through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Fit Education offers First Aid and CPR courses at our Brisbane location. For upcoming course dates and bookings, please visit this page.
Inspire and guide athletes, applying advanced coaching strategies to help them succeed.
Help people of all ages enjoy sport by building safe, fun, and inclusive environments.
Manage sports organisations, events, and facilities, overseeing the operational aspects efficiently
Organise and manage sports events of all scales, ensuring successful execution and participant satisfaction.
Analyse athletic performance using advanced techniques, providing insights to help athletes improve.
Promote and develop sports programmes in communities, driving broader participation and engagement.
Access high-quality sport education wherever and whenever you want. Fit Education offers flexible sport coaching courses that fit around your budget and your family life or work commitments.
Give your coaching career a head start by completing our qualification with flexibility. With 12 months to complete your qualification you have the ability to structure your studies around your lifestyle.
Get a hands-on, immersive fitness education that gives you complete access to all campus resources.
Balance work, travel, and life while pursuing your sport coaching course from anywhere.
Enjoy the freedom to learn from anywhere while still engaging in meaningful face-to-face interactions and gaining hands-on experience.
No prior specific fitness level is required.
Just meet our basic Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) requirements, and Digital Literacy requirements, and you’re good to go.
Payment upfront (discounts apply)
Flexible payment plans
Fit Education has partnered with ZipMoney to allow students to repay their fees interest-free up to 24 months.* Payments through ZipMoney can be made weekly, fortnightly or monthly, giving you the flexibility in choosing a payment schedule that works best for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Certificate III in Sport Coaching
No prior fitness level is required.
Just meet our Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) requirements, and Digital Literacy requirements, and you’re good to go.
ACSF Performance Area | Expected Level |
Learning | 3 |
Reading | 3 |
Writing | 3 |
Oral Communication | 3 |
Numeracy | 2 |
Cert III can get you intermediate work coaching in sport and is also a stepping stone to Cert IV, Diploma, and higher qualifications. With the Brisbane Olympics on the horizon this makes it a valuable qualification for starting your sport coaching career.
At Fit Education, we provide comprehensive training delivered by industry professionals, ensuring you receive practical and up-to-date knowledge and skills.
We also offer flexible online learning options and strong support to help you succeed in your coursework and future career.
After completing Cert III, you can work as an intermediate level coach.
It lays the foundation for further career development in sport coaching by allowing progression to higher certification levels.
Typically, it will take a student twelve (12) months to complete this qualification.
Students may accelerate the completion of the program, dependent upon a range of variables:
Students often enter the course with a large base of foundational skills, knowledge and competencies from prior and concurrent learning and other sporting/fitness involvement, including as an athlete/player which can accelerate the course.
Taking all the above information to account if a student averages 5-12 hours of study per week they should expect to complete within the allotted twelve (12) month time frame.
Students will complete their qualification when they have achieved competency in all units of study.
Yes, Fit Education offers the Cert III in Sport Coaching online, ensuring you have access to high-quality training no matter where you are.
*There are practical components that need to be completed in person. However, students have access to multiple different practical methods, ensuring that they can complete the course in a way that suits them.
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