About this career
Sports instructors introduce people to a sport and teach them the skills required for the performance of sport. They have a strong grip on one or more sports, which are often adventure sports, and know how to motivate others and share with them the enjoyment of the activity.
Essential skills
apply risk management in sports
assess performance in sport events
assess physical conditions of clients
correct potentially harmful movements
demonstrate professional attitude to clients
instruct in sport
maintain customer service
manage athletes
organise sporting environment
personalise sports programme
plan sports instruction programme
promote balance between rest and activity
promote healthy fitness environment
Required knowledge
table tennis
water skiing
Additional skills
adapt teaching to student's capabilities
contribute to the development of a sporting estate
cooperate with colleagues
motivate in sports
organise training
support sport in media
teach windsurfing
work with different target groups
badminton
human anatomy
human physiology
skateboard
sports nutrition
Also known as
gymnastics teacher
tennis instructor
tennis teacher
ski teacher
water sports instructor
surf instructor
swimming instructor
hockey instructor
ski instructor
polo instructor
gym instructor
windsurf instructor
water-ski instructor
wakeboard instructor
kayake instructor
kite surf instructor
swimming teacher
snowboard instructor
swim instructor
