Pre-course Requirements
Please see below the pre-course components for all levels of accreditation.
The below is to be utilised as a guide to assist you in your planning to complete pre-course work.
Beginner Coach Accreditation
1. Online Beginner Coach - Theory 1 Course (approximately 2-8 hours to complete)
Intermediate Coach Accreditation
1. Online Intermediate Coach - Theory 1 Course (approximately 4-5 hours to complete)
2. Online Intermediate GymSport Specific Coach - Theory 2 Course (approximately 5 hours to complete)
3. Intermediate Pre-Course Workbook, including 20 hours of supervised coaching (approximately 25-30 hours to complete)
Advanced GymSport Coach Accreditation
Advanced GfA Participation Accreditation
1. Online Advanced Participation Module (approximately 3-4 hours to complete)
2. Spotting Log Book (approximately 5-10 hours to complete)
3. First Aid Course (1 - 2 days to complete)
Advanced Coach Accreditation
1. Online Advanced Coaching Principles Course (approximately 10-15 hours to complete)
1.1 Junior Coach Project (approximately 2 hours)
1.2 Spotting Log Book (approximately 20-50 hours to complete)
1.3 Physical Preparation Project (approximately 6-8 weeks)
1.4 Self-Analysis Project (approximately 4-10 hours to complete)
1.5 Annual and Seasonal Plan (approximately 5-10 hours to complete)
2. Online Advanced GymSport Coaching Course (approximately 5-10 hours to complete)
2.1 Skills Analysis Project (approximately 6-10 hours to complete)
3. First Aid Course (1 - 2 days to complete)