Coach Accreditation Framework

Athletics Australia are the accrediting body for all athletics coaches in Australia. All courses are approved by the Australian Sports Commission's National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.

The Athletics Coaching Accreditation Framework is designed to progressively introduce the coaching skills required to develop athletes from beginner to elite. The framework is designed to allow coaches of all levels to master their coaching.

Accredited Coaches are supported by ongoing formal and informal education opportunities to ensure the quality of coaching remains high across Australia.

The Track and Field Pathway targets the more traditional Athletics coach by focusing on developing a coaches understanding of fundamental movement skills specific to the various events included in the sport.

Recreational Running Pathway targets those that are interested in leading running groups, from fun runs through to marathon events, and for those who are interested in health & fitness. Suitable for certified Personal trainers interested in becoming more involved in the Recreational Running space.

See below for information regarding course content, outcomes, resources, assessment requirements and further information.

Track and Field Framework		Recreational Running Framework

The Community Coaching - Essential Skills Course Athletics		The Community Coaching - Essential Skills Course Athletics

Level 1 Youth Coach		Level 1 Recreational Running

Level 2 Development Coach		Level 2 Recreational Running

Level 3 Performance Development		Level 3 Performance Development

Level 4 High Performance Coach		Level 4 High Performance Coach