Sports Science Semester 2
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Semester 2 Sports Science
Certificate III in Sports Coaching

The Year 10 Certificate III in Sports Coaching course will be a course undertaken in Semester 2 of the school year. It is conducted in partnership with the Australian College of Sport, delivered on-site by Pulteney Grammar School teaching staff The course enables students to complete a Certificate III in Sport Coaching while embedded within the school timetable. The subject addresses the increasing interest in sport-related career pathways, provides real-world learning opportunities, and removes the need for students to be off-site for VET study. It fosters leadership, communication, and organisation skills, while aligning with Pulteney’s commitment to purposeful learning, personal excellence, and student wellbeing.

Learning Objectives

• Apply coaching methodologies in practical settings
• Plan and deliver coaching sessions across different sports and age groups
• Demonstrate ethical, safe, and inclusive practices in coaching
• Communicate effectively with athletes and stakeholders
• Reflect on coaching performance and adapt strategies
• Fulfil components of the Certificate III in Coaching qualification

Possible curriculum content and units of competency

BSBPEF301 – Organise personal work priorities
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
SISSSCO003 – Meet participant coaching needs
SISXCAI009 – Instruct sport sessions
SISXEMR001 – Respond to emergency situations
SISXIND009 – Respond to interpersonal conflict
SISSSCO004 – Plan, conduct and review coaching programs

A complete list of units and assessment tasks is available in the Australian College of Sport

Assessment

Assessment is competency-based and includes:

• Practical demonstration of coaching in school and community settings
• Logbooks and journals documenting coaching experience
• First Aid certification
• Written tasks and reflections aligned with AQF Level 3 standards