The Athletics Coach Accreditation Framework is designed to progressively introduce the coaching skills required to develop athletes from beginner to elite. In this way, the coaching pathway mimics the athlete’s pathway. The framework is designed to allow coaches of all levels to master their coaching in Track and Field or Recreational Running, be it at the beginner level or the advanced level:
- Track and Field Pathway- The Track and Field Pathway targets traditional athletics and focuses on developing a coach's understanding of fundamental movement skills specific to the various events included in the sport. (The minimum age to become accredited as a Level 1 Youth Coach is 16 years).
- Recreational Running Pathway- The Recreational Running Pathway targets individuals interested in leading running groups that are training for fun run events, 5 km to marathon events. This pathway is also suitable for certified Personal Trainers interested in becoming more involved in the Recreational Running space. (The minimum age to become accredited as a Recreational Run Coach (Level 1) is 16 years).
The skills delivered at each course level are significant to that level of athlete. For example, those coaching beginner athletes need to know how to coach the basic fundamental skills for that level, without giving them too many complex skills. Additionally, coaches of school-age children would want to be a master of the skills delivered at Level 2. Those who are preparing athletes for State and National Championships would be utilizing the skills presented at the Level 3 and above courses.
To view the benefits of Accreditation, please visit Athletics Australia's membership page
Registration Instructions for New Members
Select 'Sign Up', then 'NEW MEMBER I have never registered for Athletics before', enter your details & select 'WA Coaches' in the dropdown menu for Club.
2025 COACH EDUCATION CALENDAR
If you wish to be notified when course registrations open, please email admin@athleticswest.com.au
Level 1 Youth Coach Courses
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Recreational Running Coach ( Level 1 )
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Level 2 Development Coach Courses
| In-person course with online modules | WA Athletics Stadium |
8:30am - 4:30pm, 9th & 23rd February 2025 |
Registrations Open 13th Jan 2025 |
Advanced Recreational Running Coach Courses ( Level 2 )
| In-person course with online modules | WA Athletics Stadium |
8:30am - 4:30pm, 16th & 30th March 2025 |
Registrations Open 17th Feb 2025 |
Level 3 Performance Coach Courses
Dates TBC
Athletics West also offer a range of Coach Upskilling Sessions that are designed for Clubs, Centres, Schools or groups to improve their knowledge and skills in coaching athletics events. These sessions are ideal for clubs with parent volunteers looking to assist with club training, schools wanting an upskilling or ‘refresher’ session ahead of school carnival season, or similar.
Learn more about Coach Upskilling here.
To become an accredited Sporting Schools coach you must have completed a Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course or above. Once this is completed contact coachaccreditation@athletics.org.au to gain access to the Kids Upskilling course.
Note: PE teachers are eligible to enter directly into the Kids Athletics Program without having completed the Level 1 course.
Recognition of Prior Learning (or RPL) refers to the process of assessing the knowledge and skills an individual has gained outside the Coach Education Framework (e.g., from their studies, work, or other life experiences). If an individual can successfully demonstrate that they meet the required competencies of an athletics coach, Athletics Australia will formally recognise these skills by awarding the relevant coaching accreditation.
For more information or to apply for RPL, please click the below button:
Coach Education Workshops
Accredited Coaches are invited to attend the following education workshops to assist in ongoing development and encourage self-learning after completing an accreditation course.
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