Understanding Safe Sport as a Coach

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What will I learn?

Topic 1: Introduction to Safe Sport as a Coach

  • understand the importance of Safe Sport

  • identify the 5 forms of harassment and abuse

  • identify the risk level in your coaching

  • implement safeguards by creating clear boundaries

  • recognise your role in safeguarding sport

Topic 2: Safeguarding in Sport and Fitness

  • safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

  • harassment and abuse

  • grooming and sexual abuse

Topic 3: Implementing Safeguards as a Coach

  • risk assessment and management

  • the rule of two

  • creating clear boundaries

Topic 4: Your Responsibilities as a Coach

  • protecting athletes and participants from abuse

  • identifying abuse

  • protecting yourself

  • the Coach's Code of Ethics

  • reporting abuse

Topic 5: An Allegation Against You

  • steps to take

  • disciplinary guidelines

Assessment: Understanding Safe Sport as a Coach

Complete the assessment to attain your Safe Sport certificate. The assessment has 10 questions and you must get a minimum score of 80% (8 questions) correct to pass.

There is no limit to the amount of times you may re-take the quiz. If needed, you may review the topics in between attempts. Good luck!

Resource Materials

Safe Sport Unified Code

Safe Sport website

Course duration: 2 hours 13 minutes

How do I access the module?

NROC Coaches

If you are a registered NROC coach, log in to SportSG-ED with your SportSync account and search for the "Understanding Safe Sport as a Coach" module.

NREP Members

For NREP members, create your account through the NREP webpage.

How do I get my certificate?

After achieving a minimum passing grade of 80% in the module assessment, your certificate will be automatically generated.

Follow the steps in this guide to download your certificate. Remember to save a copy for future use.