Knowledge from professional sport
No dry theoretical knowledge. You learn field-tested methods that are applied day in, day out by athletic coaches in real practice (e.g. at FC Wil 1900).
Your leading Swiss fitness academy
Athletic Coach course
Take your athletes to the next level: turn your hobby into your profession and open the doors to competitive sports. Learn how to measurably improve the performance, speed and injury resilience of athletes and teams.
- Developed with pros: concept by Pascal Kaiser (ETH Zurich)
- Recognised across the Swiss fitness industry
- No exam stress: assessment via a practice-oriented final paper
- Fully online: start immediately and learn alongside your job
5.0/5 from 7 reviews
Recognised throughout Switzerland
Qualitop, Qualicert, SFGV, SBFI, SVBO and Swiss Active stand behind our trainings – your diploma is valid across the entire Swiss fitness industry.
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Training
Athletic Coach
- Pro knowledge: training concept developed with Pascal Kaiser (athletic coach FC Wil 1900, ETH Zurich).
- Without exam stress: your qualification is achieved via a practice-oriented, stress-free final assignment.
- Full focus on performance: learn specific training theory for competitive and team sport. Flexible financing: from 305 CHF / month (in 10 instalments).
- Lifetime access to the learning platform
from CHF 305.–/mo.CHF 2'950.– one-timeincl. VAT
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Optional: book together & save
Athletic Coach + Personal Trainer (bundle) – CHF 3'990.– instead of CHF 5'900.– · you save CHF 1'910.–View bundle →
IN 3 STEPS TO THE DIPLOMA
1
Theory in self-study (100–150 hours)
You get immediate access to our platform. You acquire the theoretical foundation whenever and wherever you want. (Duration: at your own pace, usually approx. 3–5 months).
2
Apply practical knowledge (2 days)
No theory without solid practice! During an intensive weekend in German-speaking Switzerland, you deepen important basic motor exercises and group dynamics with experienced coaches directly in the field.
3
Practice-oriented final project
Forget exam anxiety! Instead of a multiple-choice test, at the end of the training you create a practice-oriented final project that relates directly to your future everyday working life as an athletic coach.
Schedule & time commitment
How your study time is distributed – flexibly plannable alongside work and everyday life.
100 hoursDigital learningflexible scheduling
12 hoursPractical assignmentsindividual dates
16 hoursPractical transferselectable dates
4 hoursOnline consultation hoursflexible, optional
10 hoursExam preparationflexible scheduling
60 hoursFinal paperflexible scheduling
6 hoursAssessments & examsfixed date
Total effort: 208 hoursTotal duration (average): 4 – 6 months
A LOOK INSIDE THE LEARNING PLATFORM
A direct excerpt from our learning platform – you unlock this content when you sign up.
01Athletic coaching: industry knowledge and communication
Communicating with athletes, coaches and clubs, plus industry knowledge for starting out in athletic coaching. You learn with: course script, interactive online seminars, learning videos, flashcards, audio files for on the go and online knowledge checks.
02Biomedical basics: anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
Orientation in the human body, musculoskeletal system, organ systems, functional anatomy and pathophysiology with clinical pictures. You learn with: course script, interactive online seminars, learning videos, flashcards, audio files for on the go, interactive 3D anatomy tools and online knowledge checks.
03Training theory basics: principles, strength and endurance
Training principles, strength and endurance, athletic training, biomechanics, intensity variants plus planning and control. You learn with: course script, interactive online seminars, learning videos, flashcards, audio files for on the go and online knowledge checks.
04Motor skills and dynamics
Mobility and coordination plus the basics of dynamics: training jumping and landing safely. You learn with: course script, interactive online seminars, learning videos, flashcards, audio files for on the go and online knowledge checks.
05Athletics: applying the basics to sport
From knowledge to practice: athletic foundations, sport analysis and world standard, actual/target analysis and athletic planning across the season. You learn with: course script and interactive online seminars.
06Practice days
On site you put the theory into practice together with our experts.
07Final paper
Your qualification via a practice-oriented final paper – no exam stress.
Lifetime access
Your learning platform stays yours after you graduate – including all later updates. To look things up, refresh and prepare your classes.
ADVANTAGES & BENEFITS
Focus on groups & teams
You don't only train one-on-one. We teach you how to structure athletic training methodically and organisationally so that a complete team (e.g. football, tennis, handball) is trained effectively.
Learn whenever and wherever you want
Is your training routine already full enough? Our interactive e-learning portal adapts to your schedule. Learn in the morning, in the evening or at the weekend.
TRAINING DEVELOPED WITH PASCAL KAISER
Since his master's degree in movement sciences and sport at ETH Zürich, Pascal Kaiser has worked as an athletic coach and consultant in various sports (including football, tennis and handball). Pascal was also the athletic coach of FC Wil 1900.
Recognised throughout Switzerland
The most common question first: yes – with your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland. These recognitions and partnerships stand behind it:
Qualitop & Qualicert
Health-insurance recognised – fitness centres across Switzerland can employ you.
SVBO
The Swiss industry association – your path to the industry certificate.
SFGV seal
SFGV-recognised module exams – your admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”.
SBFI
Federally recognised for subsidies – federal contributions on the way to the federal exam.
TÜV ISO 9001:2015
Externally certified training and process quality.
Swiss Active
Member of the leading association of the Swiss fitness industry.
YOUR INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE
Benefit for a short time longer from our special offer and save a whole CHF 500.– on your athletic coach training! Simply choose invoice as your payment method at checkout and pay once, in 2 or in 10 instalments.
10 instalments
CHF 305.– per instalment
Total CHF 3'050.– – includes CHF 100.– instalment surcharge
- All learning materials included
- 2 practice days and practical assignment included
- incl. personal online support
- incl. examination fees
- no hidden costs!
2 instalments
CHF 1'500.– per instalment
Total CHF 3'000.– – includes CHF 50.– instalment surcharge
- All learning materials included
- 2 practice days and practical assignment included
- incl. personal online support
- incl. examination fees
- no hidden costs!
One-time payment
CHF 2'950.–
- All learning materials included
- 2 practice days and practical assignment included
- incl. personal online support
- incl. examination fees
- no hidden costs!
Where you stand in the industry
On the left your courses with us – each a recognised qualification in its own right. On the right the industry certificates and the federal diploma they qualify you for.
update AkademieYour courses with the update certificate
- SpecialistFitness and Movement Trainer ProLeadership and studio management – includes preparation for elective module 3
- AdvancedFitness and Movement Trainer AdvancedIn-depth training theory – for demanding clients
- Entry levelAthletic CoachQualitop and Qualicert recognised – enough to work in a fitness centreYou are here
Industry certificates and federal diplomaThrough the SVBO module exams
- Specialist in Movement and Health Promotion with Federal DiplomaEBQ level 5Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 5Main module 3Main module 2Elective module 35,000 hours of professional practice
- Health Trainer with SVBO industry certificateEBQ level 4Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 5Main module 32,500 hours of professional practice
- Trainer with SVBO industry certificateEBQ level 3Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 51,000 hours of professional practice
The industry certificates and the federal diploma are not awarded by us but earned through the SVBO module exams – we prepare you for them.
What the graduates say
With the Athletikcoach course I was able to turn my passion into my profession. Very competent trainers with excellent specialist knowledge help you to engage with the subject matter as thoroughly as possible and to prepare ideally for working as an Athletikcoach. I can recommend this course to anyone who is interested in sport, performance and health and wants to support athletes on their journey in the best possible way.
It was a great course. I can only recommend it. Thanks to this module I was able to do something for my future alongside my football career. I learnt a lot and everything was very well explained.
Thanks to the course I can now also train my handball team optimally on the physical side. The insight into other sports was exciting. Interesting topics and a good learning platform with videos.
Great course with excellent tutors. I can apply the content very well in training with my athletes. The course is easy to understand and simply structured.
Very interesting course with a lot of content. The consultation sessions that you can attend online helped me to understand everything. Everything well organised.
Very good course with excellent experts. You can ask plenty of questions and thanks to the learning platform/videos/practical days no questions are left open.
Why update Akademie?
Competence & knowledge at the level of research
Our courses meet all the criteria of the Qualicert OK status and prepare you optimally for working in the fitness industry across Switzerland. Our training concept is based on the latest scientific findings in sport and movement research and is professionally evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Flexible training and self-determined learning
Do you want to reorient your career and take a new path step by step – without neglecting family, finances or your social life? Our courses adapt to your life – not the other way round. For an optimal learning experience, our e-learning portal gives you all the tools to acquire the necessary knowledge through self-study. You also take the exam stress-free from your home computer.
The starting shot for your trainer career
The fitness industry is a growth market – and a recognised qualification is your ticket to a new career path! Our courses build on each other logically, so every hour you invest gives you maximum learning value.
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Good to know
Why the update Akademie
Our athletic coach training offers you numerous advantages:
- Complete flexibility: Thanks to our fully online-based approach, you can complete the training conveniently from anywhere. Wherever you live in Switzerland – you have access to all learning content at any time.
- Practice-oriented content: Our curriculum was developed by experienced experts and is based on the latest scientific findings. This way we guarantee you a practice-oriented training that prepares you optimally for the challenges of everyday working life.
- Individual support: Our tutors and lecturers are at your side throughout the entire training period. Through regular live webinars and personal coaching, you receive the support you need to reach your goals.
- Networking and exchange: Benefit from our strong community. You have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other participants, make valuable contacts and build your network.
The perfect mix of theory & practice
As an athletic coach, you support athletes in reaching their sporting goals through effective training and optimal advice, while at the same time protecting their health. Your athletic coach training begins in the e-learning portal, where you independently acquire all the knowledge you need for your new profession. Two practice days with our team of experienced lecturers and athletic coachs complete your theoretical training and answer your last questions. With your final project, you build the bridge between theory and practice and at the same time acquire further practical skills for your career.
Set the rhythm of your training
You complete your athletic coach training even alongside your current job and your family responsibilities, because in the e-learning portal you schedule your learning units freely. Learn 1 hour every day or free up weekends for intensive learning sessions. You set the pace of your training and, with the help of diverse media, acquire all the content you need for the optimal support of your clients.
Become an athletic coach!
As a qualified athletic coach, you turn your hobby into a profession and open the gate to the world of competitive sport. You are the first point of contact for athletes, teams and ambitious individuals who want to train their bodies optimally, and you work in fitness studios and centres, sports clubs or associations, health facilities and as a self-employed athletic coach.
Frequently asked questions
Is the training recognised throughout Switzerland?
Yes – our trainings are recognised across the entire Swiss fitness industry. The diplomas meet the Qualitop and Qualicert quality labels (health-insurance recognition), update Akademie is a member of Swiss Active and the industry association SVBO, and our module exams are SFGV-recognised for admission to the final exam “Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with Swiss federal diploma”. With your diploma you can work in any fitness centre in Switzerland.
When can I start the training?
Anytime. After registering you get immediate access to the online learning platform and can start right away – there are no fixed start dates and no waiting times.
How long does the training take?
That's up to you – you learn at your own pace. Expect around 208 learning hours; most participants complete the training in 4 – 6 months. Thanks to the flexible schedule, it fits easily alongside your job.
How is the training structured?
You learn flexibly on the online learning platform – with videos, scripts and knowledge checks. In the online consultations you clarify your questions directly with our experts, and on the practical days you apply what you've learned on site. The training concludes with a practical final project.
What requirements must be met to take part in the course?
In addition to being at least 16 years old, you should bring solid physical fitness, enjoyment of sport and good written and spoken knowledge of the German language.
How long do I have access to the learning platform?
Lifetime. Your access remains active even after you complete the training – you can revisit videos, scripts and all learning content at any time, for example to refresh before your first sessions.
How much does the training cost?
The training costs CHF 2'950.– – including all learning materials, practical days, online consultations and exam fees. There are no hidden costs.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. For orders of CHF 1'000 or more, simply choose invoice as the payment method at checkout and pay in either 2 or 10 instalments.
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→Questions about this training?
We advise you free of charge and without obligation – in a one-on-one conversation or at the online info evening.