The Diploma in Coaching Science, as it is currently known, extends over two years and is currently offered at the University of Northwest.
This Coaching Science qualification and develops students to become a coach, teachers, managers or personal trainers.
Students gain sports science and coaching knowledge all combined into one.
This is not the same type of Personal Training course as other institutions offer
Admission Requirement
National Senior Certificate
Academic paper selection; Best average mark
DURATION: 2 years
Possible Career Opportunities
Coaching Instructor
Sport Organiser and Administrator
Exercise physiologist.
Fitness center manager.
Personal trainer.
Primary school teacher.
Secondary school teacher.
Sports administrator.
Sports development officer.
Is a degree in sports science good?
Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport and fitness, coaching and teaching especially, but they’re found all over the economy. Management is also a popular option for graduates from this subject – after all, this is a degree for people who want to motivate others!
What qualifications do you need to be a sports scientist?
You’ll need:
knowledge of biology.
knowledge of psychology.
the ability to work well with others.
thinking and reasoning skills.
to enjoy working with other people.
excellent verbal communication skills.
excellent written communication skills.
the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning.
Average Sports Instructor Salary in South Africa
The average salary for a Sports Instructor in South Africa is R146,485.