What training do I need to become a sports instructor?

Do you want a career in sport and want to put your dynamism to good use? You have all the qualities needed to become a sports instructor. To acquire the necessary technical and physical skills, however, you need to train with the right establishment. What training do you need to become a sports instructor?

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In a nutshell:

You can take a BPJEPS or Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l’Éducation Populaire et du Sport to become a sports leader.
Being a sports instructor requires a good knowledge of sport and a great deal of stamina.
You can enter the world of sport with a specialised sports course.
INSEEC has a range of programmes to help you train for careers in sport.

Definition

What does a sports leader do?

As the name suggests, sports instructors “run” various sporting events and activities. These may be competitions, conferences or any other physical activity where a group of people need supervision. The job of a sports entertainer involves motivating the audience in the physical activity of the moment.

Sports instructors can work in a variety of contexts. You could be a commentator at a competition, or a sports coach in a sports hall. Very often, the sports instructor works towards a very specific goal, such as weight loss or weight gain.

Given what the job of sports instructor involves, you need to be in excellent physical condition to do it. The job involves not only encouraging and leading a group of people, but also setting an example by encouraging them to engage in physical activity.

Examples of specialities and professions :

Fitness and strength gymnastics -> fitness instructor, gymnastics educator
Social work -> social mediator, neighbourhood coordinator, senior citizen coordinator
Physical activities for all -> physical activity leader, multi-skilled sports instructor
Leisure activities for all ages -> youth leader, permanent leisure centre leader
Equestrian activities -> riding instructor, equestrian tourism instructor

Opportunities

Why would you want to train to be a sports leader?

Training to become a sports entertainer is recommended if you want to practise your profession properly. Sport is a vast sector that requires a minimum of mastery to be a professional. Being a sports instructor is one of those professions that requires both physical and cultural skills – because sport is a culture.

There are many reasons why you might want to train to be a sports leader, and they are usually linked to a vocation. They include

Working as a sports instructor allows you to encourage people to take part in physical activity;
You may be asked to work with a public of any age, including the very young and the very old;
This profession is rewarding in many contexts;
As a sports leader, your role is to push people to exceed their limits;
This profession naturally develops your network and your interpersonal skills.

Training

What training do you need to become a sports leader?

In general, the best training for becoming a sports leader is the BPJEPS or Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l’Éducation Populaire et du Sport.

Created in 2001, the Brevet Professionnel de la Jeunesse, de l’Éducation Populaire et du Sport (BPJEPS) is a level 4 state diploma, awarded by the regional academic delegate for youth, commitment and sport(Articles D. 212-20 to R. 212-31 of the French Sports Code).

It trains educators, coaches and sports leaders. The “physical activities for all” option enables you to supervise all types of public, whatever their age, physical condition or state of health.

As well as giving you many of the skills you need to become a sports leader, this certificate also gives you the opportunity to progress. In particular, you can prepare for competitive examinations for the civil service.

Offers

What sports training is available at INSEEC?

There are many and varied careers in sport, and all of them require serious training. Are you considering a career in sport? INSEEC can prepare you for this with a wide range of post-baccalaureate programmes for all levels. Take a look at our website to discover them and our FAQ to find answers to your questions.

AtINSEEC, you can choose a short cycle to obtain a bac + 3 diploma or a long cycle to obtain a bac + 5 diploma. In the first case, you can opt for a Bachelor’s degree in business sport to train for careers in sport. After your Bachelor’s degree, you can choose between entering the world of work or continuing on to a Master’s degree.

In the second case, our business school gives you several options to choose from. As part of an MSc, you can choose to do an MSc in Outdoor Sports Marketing & Management or an MSc in Sports Marketing & Management. You can also opt for an MGE in Sports Management and Innovation Strategies.