Coaching is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on developing individuals who can assist others in overcoming difficult circumstances in the workplace across a range of industries. Through practical activities and self-motivation, coaches guide their clients towards realising their full potential. This field employs useful tools and approaches to assist students in finding their own answers to meet their personal or professional objectives, rather than necessarily instructing them on how to carry out particular activities. Coaching requires a lot of inspiration and motivation.

As an interdisciplinary field, coaching draws on various forms and aspects from the fields of education, management, training, psychology, neuroscience, and the social sciences.

Professional coaching makes use of a variety of communication techniques, including focused repetitions, listening, questions, and clarification. Students enrolling in coaching courses are taught how to develop their own coaching models based on their unique skills and knowledge as well as how to identify a potential market niche. Developing a schedule for classes, becoming aware of others' strengths and shortcomings, developing analytical and emotional skills, and more are examples of other practical talents.

Study levels:

Different colleges and universities offer a wide variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in Coaching and these include:

• Pre-Bachelor’s Degree in Football Coaching and Development
• Bachelor in Sports and Exercise Sciences
• Bachelor in Sports and Leisure Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education
• Bachelor of Science in Sports and Physical Education
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
• Bachelor of Science in Sports Development and Coaching
• Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching
• Master of Science in Advanced Coaching in Strength and Conditioning
• Master of Science in Business Psychology with Coaching
• Master of Science in Sports Management
• Master of Science in Advanced Performance Football Coaching
• Master of Science in Sports Science and Performance Coaching
• Master of Science in International Basketball Coaching and Management
• Master of Education in Sports Management
• Master of Business Administration in Online Coaching Mentoring and Leadership
• Master of Research in Sport and Exercise Science
• Doctorate in Coaching
• Doctorate in Professional Coaching Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Training

Specialisations:

Specialisation areas in Coaching provide focused training and knowledge so that students can get a better understanding of the subject, preparing them for an exciting and rewarding career.

The different areas of specialisation include:

• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Neuromechanics
• Performance Fitness
• Sport Administration
• Physical Education and Coaching
• Sport Administration
• Sport Pedagogy
• Exercise Physiology
• Sport (Exercise) Science
• Sport Studies
• Injury Prevention and Safety
• Physical Conditioning Activities
• Human Growth and Development
• Teaching and Coaching Methods
• Organization and Administration of Athletic Programs

Employability:

Wherever there is a need for assistance in the self-improvement of an individual or group of individuals, there are coaching professionals to provide such assistance and that means academic graduates in Coaching may find employment in a variety of industries, including business, human resources, sports, social work, politics, personal development, and health.

• Nutrition coach
• Assistant coach/head coach
• Sports/athletics director
• Business coach
• Health coach
• Life coach
• Sales coach
• Addiction coach
• Acting coach
• Physical education instructor
• Career guidance councillor
• Divorce and conflict coach
• Football coach
• Basketball coach
• Swimming coach
• Boxing trainer
• Diving coach