Sports trainer
Description
The sports trainer (coach) is the specialist teacher of the discipline for a rider or team. Working in partnership with the physical trainer, he or she draws up a work program, often on an annual basis, to enhance the athlete's performance, prepare him or her and prevent injury. His or her working methods vary according to the athlete in his or her charge, and also to the areas of work he or she is developing: strength, stamina, flexibility, speed, etc.
Nature
The sports trainer (coach) is the specialist teacher of the discipline for a rider or team. Working in partnership with the physical trainer, he or she draws up a work program, often on an annual basis, to improve the athlete's performance, balance and resistance to injury. His working methods vary according to the athlete in his care, and also the areas he is developing: strength, stamina, flexibility, speed, etc. He integrates all the components of the athlete's life (sporting and academic performance requirements, professional/personal life, relations with the school/athletic environment, etc.).
Mission
Travel to competition venues
Planning training sessions
Selection of work tools and media
Physical and mental preparation
Psychological approach
Relations with the athlete's environment
Skills
Pédagogie et autorité
Connaissance de la discipline
Connaissances en sciences biologiques et humaines
Bonne connaissance de l’environnement du sportif
Organisation
Access
STAPS and BEES courses prepare you to become a trainer. Former top-level sportsmen and women very often reconvert to the role of coach.