Level 2 Development Coach
The Level 2 – Development Coach accreditation is designed for coaches interested in working with athletes aged 12+ years old, and/or want to be involved 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 biomotor abilities. Development Coaches offer structured, coach-led practices designed to improve performance and prepare athletes for local, regional, and state level competitions.
Development Coaches specialise in roles in Little Athletics centres, Senior Athletics clubs, Masters Athletics clubs, as well as primary and high schools settings (working as a Track and Field coach). They may also provide private coaching.
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Step 1
Practical courses
– Practical course (Day 1) – Attend a one-day face-to-face.
– Practical course (Day 2) – Attend a one-day face-to-face course or five online sessions. -
Step 2
Online course
– Complete the Level 2 online modules. -
Step 3
Assessment task
– Complete and submit the Assessment Task online.
– Athletics Australia strongly recommends that coaches complete 30 hours of practical coaching in a club, school, professional or private setting before receiving their Level 1 coaching accreditation.