What do they do?

Sports Instructors have to be on the constant lookout for sporting talent and nurture it. They have to ensure that the student is given ample opportunities to participate in national and international school-level competitions. 

A lot is packed into the sporting instructors’ schedule. From supervising physical training lessons, to taking physical education classes, they have to pay individual attention to athletes, ensure that all sporting equipment of the school is in order, accompany school teams to other sporting events and ensure that they perform well. One also has to be regularly updated on the latest techniques in sports. A positive mindset and a willingness to experiment are very helpful for coaching. An instructor must also have the ability to diagnose and rectify the problems of the students or players. Good education and communication skills add to this result-oriented profession.

Skills Needed

• Aware of training for/rules of various sporting disciplines.
• Good sporting and training skills, patience to deal with slow learners.
• Good motivator, should have the ability to develop competitive spirit in students.

How do I get there?

Taking up science with a special focus on biology at the school level and on physiology at graduation level will help. You should be aware of sports medicine, exercise physiology, biochemistry, physiotherapy, sports anthropometry, bio-mechanics, kinesiology and all kinds of training methods. To join a top school as a sports instructor you must have a professional diploma/degree in sports coaching and should have participated at national or international levels in your game of specialisation.

Typical day in the life of a Sports Instructor

Taking up science with a special focus on biology at the school level and on physiology at graduation level will help. You should be aware of sports medicine, exercise physiology, biochemistry, physiotherapy, sports anthropometry, bio-mechanics, kinesiology and all kinds of training methods. To join a top school as a sports instructor you must have a professional diploma/degree in sports coaching and should have participated at national or international levels in your game of specialisation.

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