Understanding Safe Sport as a Coach

Table tennis coach and player high fiving

Picture: SNOC/Kong Chong Yew

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

Ready to start learning?

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.

Not on NROC or NREP?

Create an account on our self-registration page or scan the QR code below. Continue to SportSG-ED, pick the module you'd like to do and get started!

Your account will only be valid for one month from the account creation date, so remember to finish the module and download a copy of your certificate before then.

What is my organisation code?

  • The code provided by your NSA/organisation (if any)

  • The name of your NSA, school, sports club... wherever you play sport!

  • If none of the above are applicable, enter 'WEB'

Need help?

Refer to this guide for help registering your account, locating modules and downloading your certificate. Remember to save a copy of your certificate for future use.