The WAoS online course aims to provide an understanding as well as the tools needed for young people to become successful and knowledgeable athletes. The course has been designed and written by content writers who work regularly with athletes and has been overseen by an expert reference group representing a number of international federations. Students completing the course will receive the WAoS Athlete Certificate.

Five online modules cover topics such as support team and relationships, values and integrity in sport, health and wellbeing (including mental health), social media and the media, and your overall journey as an athlete.


WAOS

ATHLETE 

CERTIFICATE

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Students will have access to the course for 40 USD per student.

Fees can be paid by PayPal once registered. To begin registration click the 'Enrol Here' button.

For schools, groups or federations interested in bulk vouchers please contact us. 



FEES AND PAYMENTS

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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  • This online 4.5 hour course takes student athletes along the athlete journey on an easy-to-use platform.
  • Students can complete the course at their own pace, keeping track of their progress along the way. Videos, animations and learning activities appear throughout to enhance the learning experience.
  • Once it has been completed, the Athlete Certificate can be immediately downloaded.


BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

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The course is targeted at student athletes from 15 – 18 years of age who want to gain a broader understanding as well as the tools needed to become successful and knowledgeable athletes.


WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE WAOS ATHLETE CERTIFICATE?

Course Costs

Students will have access to the course for 40 USD per student

COURSE CONTENT

What will athletes get out of the course?
On completion of the course, athletes will;

  • Have gained a greater understanding and insight of the complexities of being an athlete
  • Know that an athlete cannot excel and act alone, they need a supportive team around them
  • Realise that they must take responsibility for their own actions by taking a proactive approach and acting with integrity in all situations
  • Ensure whilst taking care of physical health that mental health and wellbeing are included in any programme undertaken
  • Be aware of the importance of personal branding and building networks
  • Comprehend that the athletes journey is not always simple and straight forward, planning, organisation and building resilience need to be taken into account
  • Strive for sport-life balance with education being a key driver
  • Understand that life continues after sport and athletes should take steps at all stages to be prepared for this.
How is the course designed and organised?


  • The course is designed with the learner in mind, guiding them through their journey on an easy-to-use platform
  • The course will take 4.5 hours to complete in its entirety. 
  • The Athlete Certificate will then be issued for immediate download.Students can take the course in their own time, keeping track of their progress along the way:
  • Videos, animations and learning activities appear throughout to enable self reflection and enhance the learning experience.


The Athlete Certificate will cover 5 modules including


  • Support team and relationships
  • Values and integrity in sport
  • Health and wellbeing (including mental health)
  • Social media and the media
  • Your journey as an athlete


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