Standards for Sports Coaching in India

Standards for Sports Coaching in India

The standards of sportscoaching as an education and practice are implemented through the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The educational aspect is being implemented particularly through its premier institutes such as the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala, the Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram and other institutes. Further, the practice aspect of sports coaching is being implemented through SAI’s regional centres across the country through its various sports promotional schemes.

The structured coaching courses, development programs, and refresher courses are designed to set benchmarks for sports coaching in India.The standards for sports coaching are embedded in Structured Educational Programs, High-Performance Development (HPD) Initiatives, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Selection and appointment of coaches.The formulated standards are being implemented through the mechanisms viz. Evaluation and Certification, Monitoring and Review Systems and Mandatory Continuing Education.Thus these standards for sports coaching are being strictly implemented.

Indian sports coaching standards are aligned with global best practices through international collaborations, sports science integration, global representation and training. Conduct of high performance coaching programs, designing and development of scientific curriculum, integration of data analytics & performance monitoring and regular update of curriculum and operational standard etc. are integrated in the above sports coaching standards. The rising numbers of Indian athletes achieving international accolades underscores the effectiveness of these programs and are testimonial to the success of Indian Sports coaching standard.

This information was given by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.