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FoundationCoaching Practice

Coaching the Young Athlete

Development-appropriate coaching for junior athletes.

Instructor: InstructorDuration: 10 hours
Youth DevelopmentLTADSafeguarding
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Course Content

What You'll Learn

  • Explain the physiological mechanisms behind acute weight loss strategies
  • Apply the Reale decision-making flowchart to individualised athlete scenarios
  • Identify at-risk populations and apply duty-of-care principles
  • Design evidence-based recovery and refuelling protocols for post weigh-in
  • Critically analyse case studies to produce safe, effective weight management plans

Assessment Structure

20%
Knowledge Quiz
20%
Reflective Essay
60%
Case Study Analysis