Once the below tasks have been completed, the Level 1 Youth Coach accreditation will be added to your account.

The Level 1 Youth Coach accreditation has two key components: 

1. Online Modules
   
   • Complete the Level 1 Youth Coach online modules
   • Complete the Child Protection and Safeguarding course 
2. Facilitated Learning (In-Person) Course
   • Attend your Facilitated Learning Course (if you haven't already done so) 

 

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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 a supportive training environment.  

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

More information about the course can be found here.