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Track & Field Courses

Level 1 Youth Coach

  • The Level 1 Youth Coach accreditation is designed for coaches who want to work with athletes aged 3-12 years old, and want to be involved in the early stages of athlete development (Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II in Athletics Australia’s Training and Competition Guidelines for Children and Adolescents).

  • The primary objective of a Youth Coach is to utilise a games-based approach to develop fundamental movement skills (such as running, jumping, and throwing) and foster physical literacy in an encouraging environment.  

  • Youth Coaches specialise in roles within Sporting Schools programs, Primary Schools, and Little Athletics centres.

Level 1 - Youth Coach Course Saturday 6th of July - registrations opening soon

Level 2 Development Coach 

  • The Level 2 Development Coach accreditation is designed for coaches working with athletes aged 12 years and above in the Introduction to Training and Training I (General) stages of development (outlined in Athletics Australia’s Training and Competition Guidelines for Children and Adults).

  • The primary objective of a Development Coach is to teach athletes the technical model of Track and Field events and develop their biomotor abilities.

  • Development Coaches offer structured, coach-led practices designed to improve performance and prepare athletes for local, regional, and state level competitions.

  • This accreditation is aimed at Club Coaches, Secondary Teachers, Little Athletics Coaches, Private Athletics Squad Coaches, Masters Coaches, and Senior Athletes.

Level 3 - Performance Coach

  • The Level 3 Performance Coach accreditation is designed for coaches interested in working with athletes aged 15+ years old, and/or want to be involved in the Training II (Specific) stage of development (outlined in Athletics Australia’s Training and Competition Guidelines for Children and Adults).

  • The primary objective of a Performance Coach is to prepare athletes for successful performances at national and international competitions. They achieve this by applying a range of skills, knowledge, and techniques, including biomechanics, loading and recovery, nutrition, plyometrics, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, and periodisation.

  • For coaches at this level, competitions become increasingly important, and there is an emphasis on helping athletes balance social, psychological, and cognitive aspects of life with training and competition. 

  • This accreditation is aimed at Senior Club Coaches, Private Athletics Squad Coaches, Specialist HPE Teachers, and Performance Support Staff.

Level 4 High Performance Coach 

  • Entry to the Level 4 High Performance accreditation is by application only.

  • The Level 4 High Performance Coach accreditation is designed for coaches working with high performance athletes who are targeting major international competitions.

  • The primary objective of a High Performance Coach is to prepare athletes for successful performances at international competitions. This is achieved through effective coordination of high performance support services, collaborating with athlete representatives, and implementing best-practice coaching principles for elite athletes. 

  • This accreditation is aimed at Personal Coaches to NASS supported athletes

Key Contact

For any information or queries about any of the coach education content or coaching courses please contact Samantha at participation@capitalathletics.au

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